JOBS & VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
DIVISION & INCLUSION GRANTS
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Sectional
DIVERSITY & INCLUSION GRANT
Programs or players that promote/develop tennis for the under served populations.
Sectional Contact:
Cee Jai Jones
Director, Diversity, NJTL & Grants
To apply for a Diversity Grant, click here. There are two cycles for this grant: Dec. 1st, 2025- Jan. 31st, 2026, and April 1st, 2026-May 31st, 2026.
NATIONAL JUNIOR TENNIS & LEARNING (NJTL) GRANT
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Funding to start or expand a National Junior Tennis & Learning program or chapter.
Sectional Contact:
Cee Jai Jones
Director, Diversity, NJTL & GrantsTo apply for an NJTL Grant, click here. There are two cycles for this grant: Dec. 1st, 2025- Jan. 31st, 2026, and April 1st, 2026-May 31st, 2026.
SPECIAL POPULATIONS TENNIS GRANT
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To promote/ develop tennis opportunities to children and adults with intellectual disabilities.
Sectional Contact:
Cee Jai Jones
Director, Diversity, NJTL & GrantsTo 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
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Funding to promote and develop the growth of wheelchair tennis
Sectional Contact:
Cee Jai Jones
Director, Diversity, NJTL & Grants
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.
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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.