Step 1: READ the Strategic Areas
You MUST read the district grant strategic areas below before filling out this application to make sure your program is eligible for the grant. **Please Note: the maximum amount awarded per group is $750.
Step 2: SAFE PLAY Approval
ALL coaches in this program ages 18 and over who are working with youth under the age of 18 must be SAFE PLAY APPROVED for the duration of this tennis program prior to submitting this grant application. If your coaches are not Safe Play approved (or you are not sure), please visit the website below and complete the approval process.
https://www.usta.com/en/home/safe-play/search-for-a-tennis-provider.html
Step 3: CONTACT Your Tennis Service Representative
It is very important to be in contact with your local TSR before completing this application. Please reach out to them if you have not already.
Your local TSR contact info:
AMD: Kelle Cunningham | cunningham@ms.usta.com | 724-554-4471
CPD: Cathy Shaak | shaak@ms.usta.com | 717-383-0537
DD: Lisa Murray | murray@ms.usta.com | 302-897-8729
EPD: Angela Jones | ajones@ms.usta.com | 908-875-3137
NJD: Lori Schwartz | schwartz@ms.usta.com | 609-654-6151
PATD: Hannah Masenheimer | masenheimer@ms.usta.com | 267-331-0585
APPLICATION DEADLINE: It is a rolling deadline
** This grant (if approved) is allocated for your programming that takes place AFTER the grant deadlines. It is recommended that you submit this application TWO to THREE months before your programming starts.