USTA Arkansas Grants
USTA Arkansas seeks to help support Community Tennis Associations (CTA) and other Arkansas providers, organizations and individuals in their efforts to secure grant funding to support the growth of tennis.
The following grants are offered by the Arkansas Tennis Association (ATA) to grow and support tennis in Arkansas.
USTA Arkansas Growth & Innovation Grant
The USTA Arkansas is proud to offer the Growth & Innovation Grant to eligible applicants, including Arkansas tennis providers and Community Tennis Associations (CTA). The grant, up to $2,500, will fund programs or ideas that specifically focus on growing tennis in Arkansas.
Review the full details and apply today
Arkansas Tennis Special Programming Grant
This grant is offered to individuals, CTAs and organizations to help grow the game of tennis in their communities in Arkansas. Applications are accepted year round; limited funding. Complete the application here
USTA Southern Grants
USTA Southern provides financial and material grants annually. Whether it's a grant for diversity, special populations, player development, wheelchair or collegiate scholarships, USTA Southern offers a variety of grants to help grow the game.
Learn more about all the USTA Southern grant opportunities and scholarships here.
Southern Tennis Foundation
The Southern Tennis Foundation (STF) is the charitable arm of the USTA Southern and is operated by a 15-member Board of Trustees. The foundation offers financial assistance to worthy individuals and organizations that work to fulfill the USTA mission to “Promote and develop the growth of tennis.” Grants that offered include; college scholarships, community tennis grants, 10 & Under court line grants and junior player financial assistance ,
Learn more about the grants and scholarships offered by the Southern Tennis Foundation here.
USTA National Grants 
The USTA offers a variety of grants to help grow the game of tennis in many ways. Learn more about avaliable national grants here.
Play It Forward
USTA Southern is looking for providers to partner with to increase participation in tennis with a focus on attracting and retaining new tennis players.
Learn more here.
USTA Facility Assistance Grants
USTA recognizes the importance of making financial investments in the infrastructure of tennis facilities to foster the continued growth of tennis.
Are you ready to get your project started? Making Tennis Matter -The USTA Southern Facility Toolkit provides valuable information to help you get started.
Note: Due to the impact of COVID-19 and the subsequent budget cuts within USTA, grant applications for the USTA Facility Assistance Grant and the USTA Southern Build it Forward are not being accepted through 12/2021.
USTA Facility Assistance Grant:
Whether you are attempting to build a new tennis facility, renovate and upgrade an existing one, or construct new 36 and 60-foot tennis courts, the USTA provides the tools you need to make it happen from guidance on advocacy efforts to technical and financial assistance. The financial component of the USTA Facility Assistance program is a rolling process and there are four categories of financial assistance: Learn more about the USTA facility assistance program here
Note: Facility Assistance Grants have been suspended through 12/2021, all other services offered.
USTA Southern Build It Forward:
This grant provides funding for new construction, expansion or reconstruction. Applications are accepted year round; limited funding. Complete application here
Note: Grant applications have been suspended through 12/2021.
Arkansas Tennis Patrons Foundation Grant:
This grant provides funding for community-based tennis court projects. Communities may receive funding for basic improvements such as windscreens, nets and/or minor improvements, as well as resurfacing, structural improvements or new construction. Limited funds are available. Rolling deadline-grant applications will be accepted year round and reviewed quarterly. Complete the application here.
Serving Arkansas Facility Assistance Grant:
This facility assistance grant is provided for community based tennis court projects. Communities may receive funding for basic improvements such as windscreens, nets and/or minor improvements, as well as resurfacing, structural improvements or new construction. Limited funds are available. Rolling deadline-grant applications will be accepted year round and reviewed quarterly. Complete the application here