JOBS & VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
ADAPTIVE TENNIS GRANTS
Click on the arrow on the right to learn more about each type of grant.
National
USTA WHEELCHAIR TENNIS GRASSROOTS GRANT
Every year, USTA Wheelchair Tennis provides grant assistance to organizations that promote and develop the growth of the game. The first USTA Wheelchair Tennis Grassroots Grants were awarded in 2008 and since then, the USTA has given more than $650,000 to wheelchair tennis programs across the country. Grant amounts are based on each program's existing budget, as well as the future programming needs of the organization.
We are placing special emphasis on programs that plan to attract new junior players to the sport. Grants should assist in providing assets including coaching, court time, events (i.e., run/rolls, tournaments, camps) and equipment.
Please email Joanne Wallen, Sr. Director, USTA National Campus, with any questions or concerns.
To apply for this grant click here. Grant deadline is Jan. 31st, 2026.Adaptive Grants
SPECIAL POPULATIONS TENNIS GRANTS
To promote/ develop tennis opportunities for children and adults with intellectual disabilities.
Sectional Contact: Cee Jai Jones, Director, Diversity, NJTL & Grants at jones@sta.usta.com
To apply for a Special Populations Tennis Grant, click here. There are two cycles for this grant: Dec. 1st, 2025- Jan. 31st, 2026, and April 1st, 2026-May 31st, 2026.
WHEELCHAIR TENNIS GRANT
Funding to promote and develop the growth of wheelchair tennis
Sectional Contact: Cee Jai Jones, Director, Diversity, NJTL & Grants at jones@sta.usta.com
To apply for a Wheelchair Tennis Grant, click here. There are two cycles for this grant: Dec. 1st, 2025- Jan. 31st, 2026, and April 1st, 2026-May 31st, 2026.
USTA Tennessee (District)
USTA Tennessee OUTREACH COMMITTEE wishes to support the growth of tennis in underserved areas of the state. This new grant is to assist growing tennis through the implementation of a tennis program in one of the following areas, though not exclusive: Special Populations, After School, Parks & Recreation, Teacher training, Junior Team Tennis, Rally Cats, Kick Off, or Season Ending Tennis Festival Days. Grants are awarded in amounts ranging from $250 to $1000.
The grant deadline is; April 30th, 2026 for Q1 & Q2 and is October 31st, 2026 for Q3 & Q4. Priority will be given to first-time applicants. The number of grants awarded is based on available funds.
District Contact:
Kim Wilson
Associate Executive Director of Community Development
To apply for a community spotlight grant, click here.