grants/ scholarships/ awards

Calling CTAs, NJTLs, Public Facilities, and Park & Recs!! Earn $1200 and maybe more!

Deadline for EXTRA $25/event March 12, Official Deadline March 31.

Host 4 of any kind of Tennis Events for National Tennis Month!!

Whether you’re just starting out and dreaming of building a  state-of-the-art, multi-court tennis facility, you're interested in 36'  or 60' tennis, or you just want to figure out how to repair the cracked  courts at the local park down the street, you’re in the right place –  the USTA is here to help!

Whether you are fundraising, volunteering, or starting a brand new club, the USTA has you covered. We've got grants, customizable marketing materials, and everything else you need to run your team.

No restrictions exist on who can apply for these one-year grants, and any provider, individual,

CTA, club, or facility is eligible to apply. The Innovation Fund broadly supports initiatives,

projects, and programs that deliver new and creative ways to attract, retain, and engage

players, coaches, and facilities. Safe Play approval is required for all staff/volunteers. Don’t just think outside of the box—destroy the box! Apply now!

The submission of the Facility Assistance Form will initiate the USTA assistance process for all seeking technical services from the USTA. Technical assistance can be in the form of preparation of conceptual plans, technical         reviews of facility design documents, advocacy consultation or addressing specific planning and design issues related to a new or existing tennis center.

Opens March 2, 2026

Deadline August 14, 2026

Award: $1000 per HBCU

Eligibility: HBCU Tennis Programs in the Southern Section

Event Requirements 

Applicants will plan a one-to-two-hour Tennis Daze Red Ball event, in collaboration with their Campus Recreation Department. Event requirements are:

• Is open to the entire student body.
• Takes place in September or October.
• Introduces tennis in a fun,      beginner-friendly way.

No tennis courts required!
Red Ball Tennis can be held in gyms, multipurpose rooms, parking lots, outdoor spaces, or other available campus locations.  

 USTA Southern is excited to announce that applications are now open for our 2026 Summer Internship Program! This opportunity is open to rising juniors, rising seniors, and recent graduates of all majors who are eager to gain hands-on experience and make a meaningful impact through sport.

• Internship Areas:
  • Diversity,       Equity & Inclusion (DEI)
  • Southern       Tennis Foundation (STF)
• Who Should Apply:     Rising juniors, rising seniors, and recent graduates
• Majors: All      majors are encouraged to apply
• Format: Hybrid
• Internship Dates:     June 1 – July 31, 2026
• Location:     Peachtree Corners, GA
• Application Deadline:     March 27, 2026

Interns will work closely with staff on real projects, build professional and transferable skills, and gain exposure; all within a collaborative and supportive environment. This experience is ideal for students interested in nonprofit work, community engagement, sports management, communications, or DEI-related careers; no specific academic background or tennis experience required.