2015 Wheelchair Tennis
Program Grant Application
GRANT PURPOSE
The USTA/Midwest Section is committed to promoting tennis at the local level. Grants
awarded are to assist with expenses and supplement additional funding sources. The
Program grant is designed to assist organizations in expanding or initiating wheelchair
programs in the Midwest. Funded activities/items include, but are not limited to:
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Coaching
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Court time
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Equipment
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Events (i.e. Run/Rolls, tournaments, camps, clinics)
One of the ways the USTA/Midwest Section continues to increase wheelchair tennis
participation is through awarding grants to organizations and/or individuals that promote
and develop the growth of wheelchair tennis and use the sport of tennis to build
stronger, healthier communities.
GRANT ELIGIBILITY
Organizations (for profit and nonprofit) in the Midwest that have plans in place to
begin/host a wheelchair tennis program or event in the Midwest in 2015 are eligible to
apply. Organizations in the Midwest with existing wheelchair tennis events or programs
are also eligible to apply. Priority will be given to programs that promote and develop
the growth of wheelchair tennis, target new players, link their program(s) to continuing
play opportunities, including group lessons and organized play programs.
All applicants will be required to submit an accountability form showing where and how
their funds were spent.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
We have a limited amount of funds to award. To assure that all funds are used to
benefit as many programs and individuals as possible, the deadline to submit a request
for 2015 funding is May 1, 2015.
GRANT CONTACT
For more information or questions about the Wheelchair Tennis Program Grant, contact
Brandon Smith at (317) 755-8191 or brandon@midwest.usta.com.
Email completed applications & evaluations or Mail/Fax to:
USTA/Midwest Section
Wheelchair Grant Application
1310 East 96th Street, Suite 100
Indianapolis, IN 46240
Fax: (317) 577-5131
Email: Kylie York at York@midwest.usta.com
2015 Wheelchair Tennis
Program Grant Application
GRANT GUIDELINES
• To be considered for a grant, the sponsoring organization or program must be or become a
USTA Organization Member prior to receiving full funding. To join the USTA as an
Organization Member, visit www.usta.com/membership
• Priority will generally be given to groups offering continuing play or follow-up opportunities and
that are open to the public.
• Program may be visited by a grant evaluator.
• The sponsoring organization or program must show how it plans to become self-sufficient by
generating its own funding to continue to offer the program. If the program is conducted under
the direction of a park & recreation department or other agency, every effort should be made
to allocate the necessary funds into the tennis budget in future years.
• Any program registration fee should be reasonable to encourage participation, be affordable
for families in the community, and provisions made for interested participants who lack funds.
• All grant applicants should register their programs or events online when appropriate.
• All grant applicants shall provide 2-3 pictures from the program to the USTA/Midwest Section
for promotional and public relations uses.
• All grant applicants must submit a complete grant application form that includes a description
of the program, program objectives, evaluation methods, and program budget.
• All grant recipients must return a program evaluation within two weeks of the conclusion of the
program; if the program is on-going, no later than November 15 of the year in which the grant
was awarded. Failure to submit this evaluation may result in the revocation of grant funds
awarded.
2015 Wheelchair Tennis
Program Grant Application
ORGANIZATION OR PERSONAL INFORMATION
Organization
Program Name:
Contact Name:
Mailing Address (Street):
City, State, Zip:
Phone:
Email:
Website:
USTA Organizational #
Tax ID Number
Make Check Payable to:
PROGRAM GOALS AND REQUEST:
Organizational description and connection/history with wheelchair tennis.
Describe the specific activities for which you are seeking funding:
List your measurable criteria for a successful program and the results you expect to achieve:
What are some barriers to expanding wheelchair tennis programs/events?
Describe your long-term strategies for sustaining this program or individual goals:
2015 Wheelchair Tennis
Program Grant Application
BUDGET FORM
FINANCE AND BUDGET:
Please list your complete program budget.
Total program budget (for this grant request): $
Amount requested from USTA/Midwest: $
1. List other funding sources for this program (community and other):
2. How will the program be financially supported in the future?
*Signature of person responsible for providing a summary of your program and report within 4
weeks after completion including any news articles, photos and written feedback.
Signature: ___________________________________________________
For USTA Section Use Only Date
Received:
Approve
Disapprove
District:
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Authorized USTA Section Signature
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Date