PROGRAM GRANT GUIDELINES
Central Pennsylvania District
The United States Tennis Association - Middle States Section - Central Pennsylvania District is
committed to promoting tennis at the local level. To that end, the USTA/MS/CPD offers grants to
assist non-profit and not-for-profit organizations initiate or expand their tennis programming
activities. Program grants may be used to start instructional programs and/or leagues for players of
all ages, abilities and populations.
I. Types of USTA/MS/CPD Grants
USTA/MS Central Penn Program Grants will be awarded for a period of one year, Program grant
awards will range between $50 to $500.
A. USA School Tennis: Funding for elementary, middle, junior high and high schools that
currently participate in USA School Tennis and wish to implement further programming. (After
school tennis, summer school tennis, or intramural programs). USA School Tennis programs
are encouraged to run USA Team Tennis.
B. USA Team Tennis: For creating or expanding leagues for USA Team Tennis for youth, college
students, adults, and/or seniors.
C. USA Wheelchair Tennis Programming: For creating or expanding community tennis
programs for the wheelchair athlete.
D. USA Tennis Special Populations Programming: For creating or expanding community tennis
programs for special populations including persons with mental, emotional, physical and
developmental impairments.
E. Other Tennis Programming: USTA/MS/CPD may also provide additional funding for other
tennis opportunities or special events/programs not listed that grows the game.
II. Program Grant Eligibility
Financial support will be awarded only to organizations; applications by individuals will not be
accepted. Applying organizations must be open to all people, regardless of race, creed, religious
belief and nationality. Priority will be given to those programs which promote and develop the
growth of tennis, target new players; link their program(s) to USA Tennis programs, and assist in
the development of a local USTA Community Tennis Association.
III. Grant Application Requirements
All applications for grants must include a completed application form; and program budget
summary. Failure to submit all of the required documentation may result in a delay in the
processing of your application.
IV. Application Deadline
Approved grants will be awarded within 45 days from date received. To apply, send an original and
one (1) copy of your application to the Central Penn District c/o Joy Riley, 105 Quail Lane,
Lebanon, PA 17042, Phone / Fax: 717-274-3132.