Player & Facility Grants
Player & Facility Grants
We’re Here for You!
USTA Southern California is committed to growing the game by offering grants for players and facilities. Our player grants provide financial assistance to support junior players in training, competition, and development. Facility grants help improve local courts, enhance programs, and expand access to the sport. Whether you’re an aspiring player or a community looking to grow tennis, we’re here to help!
We’re Here for You!
USTA Southern California is committed to growing the game by offering grants for players and facilities. Our player grants provide financial assistance to support junior players in training, competition, and development.
Facility grants help improve local courts, enhance programs, and expand access to the sport. Whether you’re an aspiring player or a community looking to grow tennis, we’re here to help!
Community Tennis Grants
Community Tennis Program Grants support organizations and providers who are bringing tennis to communities in myriad and impactful ways. Historically, these grants (formerly the CTA Partnership Grants) have only been awarded to NJTLs or Community Tennis Associations, but USTA Southern California has expanded grant candidates to include schools, youth organizations, parks and recreation centers, and community providers.
Applicants must have a current USTA organizational membership, a broad base of community support, and an innovative program that is reaching a location or demographic whose needs are not currently being met by USTA Southern California. Any organization working with youth must be USTA Safe Play Approved (including ALL staff, board members, and volunteers).
Community Tennis grants focus primarily on programs and equipment. They do not cover such things as travel expenses, administrative salaries, capital projects, scholarships, or any other type of pass-through funding.
Grants vary widely depending on the scope of the program, but typical grants range from $2,000–$5,000.
Anyone interested in applying should reach out to Director of Community Tennis Esther Hendershott at ehendershott@scta.usta.com.
Riviera Foundation Junior Tournament Entry Fee Assistance
USTA Southern California receives a grant from the Riviera Foundation to assist players that need help paying for entry fees. Please email Ai Takamori at takamori@scta.usta.com and we’ll try to help you!
PLEASE NOTE: The player must be free of suspension points and grievances to receive assistance.
Kramer Future Champions Scholarship
Awarded by the Southern California Tennis Association Foundation, this grant supports junior tennis players between the ages of 8-18 who aspire to play collegiate or professional tennis, show significant promise, and demonstrate financial need to compete in sectional or national tournaments.
– Size: Up to $1,200
– Use of Funds: Tournament fees, travel expenses, and equipment.
– Application Dates: February 1-28, June 1-30, October 1-31
– Notification: Within 30 days of close date
Please make sure to read the guidelines and requirements before applying.
After reading the funding guidelines and requirements, if you feel you qualify for a grant, you can submit an online application.
Talbert Summer Camp Grants
This grant supports junior tennis players in Southern California between the ages of 8-16 who demonstrate a commitment to improving their tennis, but whose families lack the resources to cover the fees and tuition cost for one week summer tennis camp.
– Amount: Up to $800
– Use of funds: To cover the cost of camp fees and tuition
– Application deadline: Submit between March 15 to April 15
– Notification: No later than May 10
Guidelines and Requirements (read before applying)
Application (read before applying)
After reading the funding guidelines and requirements, if you feel you qualify for a grant, you can submit an online application.
