The Parker Ross Memorial Junior Tennis Grant was established to honor Parker’s legacy and his love of tennis. This grant is to provide greater access and opportunity for promising junior players who have the raw talent and drive to up their game and need financial support to compete successfully in USTA junior tennis. The Parker Ross Memorial Junior Tennis Grant is awarded annually to two talented players (one girl and one boy) between the ages of 10 and 18, who have demonstrated a commitment to competitive tennis and the desire to become an outstanding player and student athlete. Eligible expenses for the grant include lessons, court time, equipment, and travel expenses to USTA sanctioned tournaments. Cycle Dates: 2025: Individual: February 15th – April 15th 2026 & Beyond: January 5th – April 15th Link to Apply: Parker Ross Memorial Junior Tennis Grant Application Link Any Questions Send Email To: grants@midwest.usta.com Amount of Grant: Up to $1,500 Number of Recipients per Year: One (1) or more Requirements: Ages 10 - 18 years old Reside in USTA Midwest Section Current USTA Member Demonstrate good sportsmanship

On behalf of A.H Sports, this scholarship will be awarded to a junior wheelchair tennis athlete 18 years or younger who lives in the USTA / Midwest Section. It is designed to help with funding for athletes in the pursuit of excellence on the tennis court. This scholarship was established to honor the efforts of Hunter Heck and Lynn Bender. The recipient should exemplify persistence, passion, integrity, and leadership skills on the tennis court. Additionally, the recipient should also display these traits beyond the court and pursue activities that help inspire and grow wheelchair athletes. Cycle Dates: 2025: Individual: February 15th – April 15th 2026 & Beyond: January 5th – April 15th Link to Apply: A.H. Sports Application Application Link Any Questions Send Email To: grants@midwest.usta.com Amount of Grant: Up to $1,000 Number of Recipients per Year: One (1) or more Requirements: 18 years old and under Reside in the USTA Midwest Section Current USTA Member Current junior wheelchair player Display good sportsmanship on and off the court

The Dorothy Kohl Future Star Achievement Award will be awarded to USTA / Midwest junior female players who are competing as amateurs in Girls 14, 16 or 18 age divisions at the Nation level, The ITF level and / or the professional level. Players must also demonstrate recent progression in ranking or standing. Cycle Dates: 2025: Individual: February 15th – April 15th 2026 & Beyond: January 5th – April 15th Link to Apply: Dorothy Kohl Future Star Achievement Award Application Link Any Questions Send Email To: grants@midwest.usta.com Amount of Grant: $10,000 per Recipient Number of Recipients per Year: Two (2) Recipients Requirements: Age divisions 14, 16 or 18 Reside in USTA Midwest Section Current USTA member Female junior tennis player Compete as an amateur in girls 14, 16 or 18 age divisions at the National level, ITTF level or professional level Demonstrate progress in ranking

The Tennis Aces Cancer Grant was established by the Beavercreek Clay Courts Tennis Club to connect people affected by cancer to the many benefits of tennis in improving health, wellness, and the quality of life. Tennis is unmatched in the benefits it offers--working the whole body; improving balance, flexibility, coordination, and agility while providing social interactions with others. Our goal is to bring the advantages and joy of tennis to those facing the challenges of cancer. Eligible expenses for the grant include lessons, court time, equipment including patients, survivors, and caregivers. Cycle Dates: 2025: Individual: February 15th – June 15th 2026 & Beyond: January 5th – June 15th Link to Apply: Tennis Aces Cancer Grant Application Link Any Questions Send Email To: grants@midwest.usta.com Amount of Grant: Up to $300 Requirements: All ages; youth and adult Reside Dayton, Ohio area Current USTA Member *Funding from Tennis Aces Cancer can be used towards a USTA Memberships Junior Memberships are free of charge Adult Memberships are $44 Affected by cancer

The Harrison and Shelby Memorial Endowment Grant was created in 2018 to provide tennis scholarships to local student athletes. The fund honors the short lived yet impactful lives of the two teens who were so special to many in the Central Indiana tennis community. The fund keeps their legacy alive and helps them be remembered for how they lived. The Harrison and Shelby Memorial Endowment Grant is available to those players residing in the USTA Central Indiana District. This grant may be used for Junior USTA members who need additional financial support to continue developing their game of tennis. The goal of this grant is to help offset the financial cost of tennis for developing players, ages 13 through 15, or in the 8th through 10th grade. These factors are considered in evaluating applications: financial need, good sportsmanship, high character, leadership, work ethic, tournament potential or desire, participation on a high school tennis team and a love of the game of tennis. Cycle Dates: 2025: Individual: February 15th – April 15th 2026 & Beyond: January 5th – April 15th Link to Apply: Harrison and Shelby Memorial Grant Application Link Any Questions Send Email To: grants@midwest.usta.com Amount of Grant: Up to $1,500 Annually Number of Recipients per Year: One (1) Boy and One (1) Girl Requirements: Ages 13 - 15 years old Reside in USTA Central Indiana District Current USTA Membership Show high character, leadership, and work ethic Current member/or intending to be a member of their high school tennis team

The USTA / Midwest Tennis & Education Foundation Anne Krupp Memorial Scholarship has been created in partnership with Anne’s family and many of her friends. The scholarship will be presented to one or more USTA / Midwest, Inc. (USTA/Midwest Section) tennis players or one organization. Individual player must be an adaptive or wheelchair player of any age who needs additional training and/or assistance with travel for Special Olympics, Adaptive Tennis or Wheelchair Tennis. The player should display excellent sportsmanship on and off the court and exhibit the true spirit of Anne. Cycle Dates 2025: Individual: February 15th – April 15th 2026 & Beyond: January 5th – April 15th Link to Apply: Anne Krupp Individual Scholarship Application Link Any Questions Send Email To: grants@midwest.usta.com Amount of Grant: $2,500 Annually Number of Recipients per Year: One (1) Individual or One (1) Organization Requirements: All ages; youth and adult Reside in USTA Midwest Section Current USTA member Adaptive or wheelchair player Demonstrate good sportsmanship on and off the court Exhibit true spirit of Anne

The Rick Van Horn Scholarship was established in 2008 in memory of Rick Van Horn, a passionate volunteer at the District, Section and National levels. This scholarship awards youth players with funding to advance their educational and tennis interests. Each year, a scholarship will be presented to one junior tennis player from the USTA / Midwest Section. The scholarship is designed to provide assistance to those with a passion to work in the tennis industry, who demonstrates financial need and has shown ability and aptitude as a student and as a tennis player. Cycle Dates: 2025: Individual: February 15th – April 15th 2026 & Beyond: January 5th – April 15th Link to Apply: Rick Van Horn Scholarship Application Link Any Questions Send Email To: grants@midwest.usta.com Amount of Grant: $1,000 Annually Number of Recipients per Year: One (1) Recipient Requirements: High School Senior Reside in USTA Midwest Section Current USTA member Passion to work in tennis industry Planning to attend college/university in the Fall Demonstrate financial need

The Richard Bradley Memorial Scholarship was established in September 2014 in memory of Richard Bradley, a tennis supporter whose volunteer service began at the grassroots level in his community and extended through different levels at the USTA with an emphasis on promoting and growing junior tennis. This scholarship is awarded to youth players for funding to advance their educational and tennis interests. This scholarship is presented to one African American junior tennis player from the USTA / Midwest Section. The scholarship is designed to provide assistance to those who have demonstrated financial need and have shown ability, aptitude and promise as a student and as a tennis player. Cycle Dates: 2025: Individual: February 15th – April 15th 2026 & Beyond: January 5th – April 15th: Link to Apply: Richard Bradley Memorial Scholarship Application Link Any Questions Send Email To: grants@midwest.usta.com Amount of Grant: $2,500 Annually Number of Recipients per Year: One (1) Recipient Requirements: High School Senior Reside in USTA Midwest Section Current USTA member African American Junior Player Demonstrate financial need Player to attend an accredited college/ university in the Fall Demonstrate ability, aptitude and promise as a student and tennis player

The USTA/Midwest, Inc. (USTA/Midwest Section) Diversity Individual player grants awarded are intended to assist those within diverse communities in pursuing their tennis-related interests. This grant targets young players (8 to 15 years of age) from racial, ethnic, socio-economic, and LGBTQ+ diverse communities who are starting to play competitive tennis and show a great deal of commitment and potential to become outstanding players. First-time applicants will be given priority over previous grant recipients. This grant will assist those players whose primary barrier to being able to continue to advance in the sport is a lack of financial support based on family resources. Cycle Dates: 2025: Individual: February 15th – April 15th 2026 & Beyond: January 5th – April 15th Link to Apply: Diversity Individual Grant Application Link Any Questions Send Email To: grants@midwest.usta.com Amount of Grant: $1,000 - $5,000 Number of Recipients per Year: Multiple Recipients Requirements: Ages: 8 years - 15 years old Reside in USTA Midwest Section Current USTA Member Part of a racial, ethnic, socio-economic, or LGBTQ+ diverse community Have a financial need based on family resources

The Kevin Minor Legacy Scholarship was created in honor of Kevin Minor, a dedicated husband, ultimate girl dad, and tennis parent. Kevin and his wife raised three elite student athletes who played NCAA Division I tennis and knew all too well the sacrifices that came with it and so easing the financial burden for other families is something that he would love. Kevin believed that it is part of his community's responsibility to bless others as he and his family have been blessed. This scholarship will go towards supporting the training and travel for a female, USTA/Midwest Section junior tennis player under the age of 14 and their family. Cycle Dates: 2025: Individual: February 15th – April 15th 2026 & Beyond: January 5th – April 15th Link to Apply: Kevin Minor Legacy Scholarship Application Link Any Questions Send Email To: grants@midwest.usta.com Amount of Grant: $5,000 Annually Number of Recipients per Year: One (1) Recipient Age Requirement (If Applicable): Under 14 years of age Other Requirements: Reside in USTA Midwest Section Current USTA Membership Female

Established in 1992, the USTA/Midwest Tennis & Education Foundation, Inc. (USTA/MTEF) is dedicated to supporting youth tennis programs, activities, and individuals throughout the USTA/Midwest Section. USTA/MTEF is the charitable and philanthropic entity of the USTA/Midwest, Inc. (USTA/Midwest Section) and has expanded its mission to support programs for specific adult populations including Adaptive Tennis, Wheelchair Tennis, Special Olympics, and Veterans with disabilities. Cycle Dates 2025: Individual: February 15th – April 15th 2026 & Beyond: January 5th – April 15th Link to Apply: USTA/MTEF Individual Grant Application Link Any Questions Send Email To: grants@midwest.usta.com Amount of Grant: $1,000 - $5,000 Number of Recipients per Year: Multiple Recipients Requirements: 18 years old and under Reside in USTA Midwest Section Current USTA Member Demonstrate good sportsmanship

ANNE KRUPP ORGANIZATION MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP The USTA / Midwest Tennis & Education Foundation Anne Krupp Memorial Scholarship has been created in partnership with Anne’s family and many of her friends. The scholarship will be presented to one or more USTA / Midwest, Inc. (USTA/Midwest Section) tennis players or one organization. Organizations may offer programs of people of all ages focusing on Special Olympics, Adaptive and / or Wheelchair Tennis. The organization should display excellent sportsmanship on and off the court and exhibit the true spirit of Anne. Cycle Dates: 2025: February 15th – March 31st 2026 & Beyond: January 5th – March 31st Link to Apply: Anne Krupp Organization Scholarship Application Link Any Questions Send Email To: grants@midwest.usta.com Amount of Grant: $2,500 Annually Number of Recipients per Year: One (1) Individual or One (1) Organization Requirements: Within USTA Midwest Section Current USTA Organization Member Focus on Special Olympics, Adaptive and/or Wheelchair Tennis Exhibit the true spirit of Anne

Established in 1992, the USTA/Midwest Tennis& Education Foundation, Inc. (USTA/MTEF) is dedicated to supporting youth tennis programs, activities, and individuals throughout the USTA/Midwest Section. USTA/MTEF is the charitable and philanthropic entity of the USTA/Midwest, Inc. (USTA/Midwest Section) and has expanded its mission to support programs for specific adult populations including Adaptive Tennis, Wheelchair Tennis, Special Olympics, and Veterans with disabilities. Cycle Dates: 2025: February 15th – March 31st 2026 & Beyond: January 5th – March 31st Link to Apply: USTA/MTEF Organization Grant Application Link Any Questions Send Email To: grants@midwest.usta.com Amount of Grant: $2,000 - $8,000 Number of Recipients per Year: Multiple Recipients Requirements: Within USTA Midwest Section Current USTA Organization Membership Tax Exempt Current liability insurance coverage Safe Play certification for on-court director and individual submitting the application

The Robert P. & Barbara D. Harris Community Tennis Grant is available to those eligible Community Tennis Associations and Organization seeking to start a new or expand an existing USTA programs. These grants may be used to develop instructional programs, assist organizations in initiating or expanding their tennis programming or organize league play for players of all ages, abilities, and populations. Our long-term goal is to help programs become self-sufficient. Cycle Dates: 2025: February 15th – March 31st 2026 & Beyond: January 5th – March 31st Link to Apply: Robert P. and Barbara D. Harris Community Tennis Grant Application Link Any Questions Send Email To: grants@midwest.usta.com Amount of Grant: Up to $1,000 Number of Recipients per Year: One (1) or more Requirements: Within USTA Midwest Section USTA Organizational Membership Tax Exempt Current liability insurance coverage Safe Play certification for on-court director and individual submitting the application Organization must show a plan to become self-sufficient by generating its own funding to continue to offer the program(s). The intent is to support on-going community tennis opportunities. Any registration fees should be reasonable to encourage participation, be affordable to those in the community, and provisions made for interested participants who lack funds

Development (Standing) Committee Goals: Work with staff, focus on funding opportunities throughout the Midwest Section Sponsorships Committee Goals: Work with staff, help to generate corporate and individual connections that result in sponsorships to help fund our community programming Marketing Committee Goals: Work with staff, review marketing templates and assist with identifying target markets Cultural Outreach (formerly known as DIOR) Committee Goals: Work with staff to embed the DIOR concepts in the Foundation culture and grow the Foundation’s diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of programming and volunteerism Grant Writing Committee Goals: Work with staff to seek out and apply for grant funding for programming from varied sources

Committee Goals: The Executive Committee shall have general supervision of the Foundation. With authorization by the Board, the Executive Committee may disburse funds acting on behalf of the Board, provided the Executive Committee stays within the general policies and overall budget for the year established by the Board and provided the Executive Committee reports such actions to the Board at its next meeting. Regular meetings of the Executive Committee shall be held as needed. All actions taken by the Executive Committee shall be based on a majority vote of the entire Executive Committee. In even-numbered years, the Executive Committee shall appoint a Nominating Committee of at least five Directors.

Grants/Scholarships (Standing) Committee Goals: Publicize, evaluate, and distribute funds to individuals and providers who apply to the Foundation while expanding grants/scholarships and continuing to automate/integrate technology Finance (Standing) Committee Goals: Provide oversight and direction for the three standing subcommittees: Audit, Building, and Budget and provide financial guidance for the Foundation Audit (Standing subcommittee of Finance) Committee Goals: Review the audit report to assure compliance and to report to the Foundation Board Building (Standing subcommittee of Finance) Committee Goals: Work with staff and the Finance Committee to assure the integrity and maintenance of the building structure as well as oversee the building as a rental property Budget (Standing subcommittee of Finance) Committee Goals: Work with staff to assure the timeliness of an annual balanced budget and report to the Foundation Board Investment Committee Goals: Work with staff on portfolio oversight Nominating (Standing) Committee Goals: On or before September 1 in even-numbered years, the Executive Committee shall appoint a Nominating Committee of at least five Directors to determine the slate for the election of the Board, the Officers, and the Executive Committee Director-At-Large.

NJTLs and Indy NJTL Committee Goals: Work with staff to align the needs of the USTA/Midwest Section’s NJTLs and create new opportunities for funding through the Foundation. CTAs Committee Goals: Work with staff and the Districts to increase registration and funding opportunities for programming from the Foundation Restricted Programming Committee Goals: Work with staff to assure compliance and maximum programming use of restricted Foundation funds from Districts and private individuals Community Impact Committee Goals: Work with staff to analyze statistics from Hello Insight as well as other “captured data” Section Partnerships Committee Goals: Work with the Midwest Section to provide funding for programming funded and supported by the Foundation Wheelchair/Adaptive Committee Goals: Work with staff and the Midwest Section Wheelchair/Adaptive committees to create additional funding opportunities for the Foundation First Service Doubles Committee Goals: Continue to expand and seek additional funding for First Serve Doubles through the Foundation

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