*Application links can be found below each grant and scholarship description
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: January 5th – April 15th @ 11:59pm EST
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
The Robert P. & Barbara D. Harris Community Tennis Grant is available to those eligible Community Tennis Associations and Organizations seeking to start a new or expand an existing USTA program. 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: January 5th – April 15th @ 11:59pm EST
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
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: January 5th – April 15th @ 11:59pm EST
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