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    Funder Type

    Corporate Foundation

    IT Classification

    C - Funds little to no technology

    Authority

    USTA Foundation Inc

    Summary

    Due to the COVID-19, USTA Foundation adjusted 2020 Grant Guidelines. The application period closed April 6, 2020. Recipients of grant funds from this round may utilize the Program Grant funding to support emergency operational needs. 


    In order to make the most informed funding decisions, the USTA Foundation is now requiring completion of the COVID-19 survey, sent to all enrolled NJTL Chapters on March 30, 2020. To request the COVID-19 survey, please contact: [email protected]


    The mission of the USTA Foundation, the charitable arm of the United States Tennis Association, is to promote programs that enhance the lives of at-risk children and individuals with disabilities through the integration of tennis and education.


    Based on the Foundation's current strategic priorities, grants supporting efforts in developing strong, sustainable NJTL chapters in key markets around the country is the main focus. The formal levels system was refined with more rigorous criteria, to create consistency across the NJTL network. Funding preference will be given to enrolled NJTL chapters that utilize the USTA Foundation/NJTL products and meet this criteria.


    Grant Categories

    • Program Grants – to support the implementation of qualified educational curricula, improved tennis delivery and/or health programming. Preference will be given to NJTL Chapters serving the desired under resourced” target demographic. A portion of Program Grant funds will be available to new or smaller organizations to support the addition of tennis, education or life skills programming.
    • Excellence Program Grants – to support a high- performance tennis, education, community service and leadership program.
    • Transportation Grants – to support a chapter's need for transportation, which further supports the participation of under-resourced youth in tennis and education programming.
    • Capacity Building Grants – to support the infrastructure of an NJTL chapter participating in the current Capacity Building Program. Funds will be provided as available to fund the hiring of a key staff member, implementation of a formal evaluation and tracking system, etc., and will compliment a rigorous consulting and technical assistance three-year program. All Capacity Building grants are by invitation only.
    • Player Development Collaborative Grants – to support the coaching and high performance development of underserved youth who have demonstrated great potential on and off the court, on a case by case basis and from restricted funds received for this purpose.
     

    History of Funding

    The USTA has awarded more than $47 million in grants to hundreds or programs, benefitting thousands of youth throughout the country.


    Previously funded programs can be seen at http://www.ustafoundation.com/grants_scholarships/past_grant_recipients/.

    Additional Information

    The USTA Foundation awards grants to programs that support under-resourced youth through tennis and education programs designed to improve health, build character and strive for academic excellence.


    All applications in any of the categories outlined above, must meet the following five initial requirements:

    • Support the mission of the USTA Foundation;
    • Adhere to the legal requirements for the USTA Foundation as a 501(c)(3) corporation; exceptions can be made on a case by case basis and must be properly documented;
    • Maintain the highest ethical standards;
    • Conform to the stipulation, or restrictions, made by the donor(s);
    • Meet the tests of public examination as to appropriateness.

    Contacts

    The USTA Foundation Staff

    The USTA Foundation Staff
    70 West Red Oak Lane
    White Plains, NY 10604
    (914) 696-7223

    USTA Foundation Staff

    USTA Foundation Staff
    70 West Red Oak Lane
    White Plains, NY 10604
    (914) 696-7223

    Sean Holcomb-Jones

    Sean Holcomb-Jones
    70 West Red Oak Lane
    White Plains, NY 10604
     

  • Eligibility Details

    Nonprofit organizations that are USTA members are eligible to apply.

    Deadline Details

    The 2020 Program Grant application period closed April 6, 2020, in response to COVID-19.

    Award Details

    Award amounts vary.

    • Program Grants:
      • 4-Star Sustainability - funding previously guaranteed at $27,500 is now competitive, 3/4-Star chapters can apply for up to $40,000 with up to 50% toward general operating support
      • Network Member - 2-Star chapters can apply for up to $25,000 and also request for 20% toward general operating support
      • Start Up - grants to small chapters that "may" be awarded for two years to provide continuity. *Temporarily suspended.
    • Excellence Program Grants:
      • Individual Player Grants - Open to all of network via a competitive nomination process. Amounts range from $1,000 - $5,000.
      • Coaching Education Grants - Open to all of network via a competitive nomination process. Amounts range from $1,000 - $2,500. *Temporarily suspended.
      • Excellence Team - Segmented funding based on criteria and decisions made in collaboration with Player Development. Development at $15,000 and Excellence at $25,000
    • Transportation Grants: Up to $25,000 in the expenditures to support a chapter's need for transportation, which further supports the participation of under-resourced youth in tennis and education programming.
      • Transportation grants excludes use of funding for repairs or other operational expenses such as maintenance, insurance, salaries and licenses.
    • Other Grants:
      • Capacity Building Grants - Not available to new Chapters.
      • Excellence/Development Team Grants - by invitation only
      • Player Development Collaboration - by invitation only

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