2023 NCTF Junior Development Grant Application

Grants are available for Raleigh junior tennis players between the ages of 10 and 16. The grants offer advancement opportunities in tennis for players who might not otherwise have those options. Eligible recipients can receive:

Category 1: Up to $300 for tennis lessons, clinics, camps, and league entry fees
Category 2: Up to $300 for tournament entry fees, out-of-town tournament travel expenses, tennis racquets, strings, tennis clothes or shoes

Applicants can apply for one Category 1 and one Category 2 grant per calendar year. Applications must be received by November 30th to be awarded within the same calendar year.

Eligibility Criteria:

Must be a Raleigh resident
Must be between the ages of 10-16 years old at the time of the application
Must be an active tennis player already participating in organized activities
Family income must not exceed $72,000 per year or exceed $84,000 per year after taxes for multiple applicants from the same family.

Please note that all information provided is kept strictly confidential.

For questions about the Cy King Community Tennis Fund or applying for a grant, please contact cykingfund@raleightennis.com.

Address (must be a Raleigh resident)*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

City

Postal / Zip Code

Player's Name*

First NameLast Name

E-mail*

Phone number*

I certify that my annual family income for the prior year did not exceed $72,000 or $84,000 after taxes for multiple applicants for the same family.*

I concur

School name*

Player's age*

Must be age 10 - 16

Coach's name*

You can list more than one

Coach's email or phone*

You can list more than one

USTA ranking if you have one

Category 1 options (Provide details for any that apply)

Private Lessons

Provide coach's name, cost per lesson and date(s)

Group Lessons

Provide facility or coaches name, cost per lesson and date(s)

Tennis Camp

Provide facility, cost and date(s)

League Fees

Provide league name, facility, cost and league dates

Funds Requested*

Category 2 options (Provide details for any that apply)

Tournament Entry Fees

Provide tournament name, location, and cost

Tournament Travel Expenses (out-of town tournaments only)

Provide tournament name, location, and estimated travel costs

Tennis Equipment

Provide brand of racquet, strings and/or balls and estimated costs

Tennis Clothing

Provide clothing specifics (brands, sizes and estimated costs)

Tennis Shoes

Provide shoe brand, size and estimated cost

Funds Requested*

Player's tennis experience

List player's tennis experience including JTT, tournament, junior varsity, and interscholastic competitions.*

List participation in extracurricular and community service activities.

List awards and achievements received.

Other funding sources, if applicable

Have you ever received any other USTA Foundation, USTA National, USTA Section, or NCTF scholarships?*

If "Yes," please provide the award name, amount, and year received.

How did you hear about the Cy King fund?

Authorization/Signature

I declare that the information reported on this form, to the best of my knowledge and belief, is accurate and complete.

Applicant's signature*

Date

Parent's/Guardian's signature*

Date

This is a fill in the blanks field. Please add appropriate blank fields and text.

Cy King Community Tennis Fund Application