2025 Robert P & Barbara D Harris Community Tennis Grant
Description
ROBERT P & BARBARA D HARRIS COMMUNITY TENNIS GRANT
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.
Qualifications
Reside in USTA Midwest Section
USTA Organizational Membership
Tax Exempt
Current liability insurance coverage
Safe Play certification for on-court director and individual submitting the application
Applicants will be limited to one grant award per year unless exceptional circumstances warrant additional consideration
Organization must show 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.
Founded in 1992 as the charitable arm of the USTA/Midwest Section, the USTA/Midwest Tennis & Education Foundation (formerly Midwest Youth Tennis & Education Foundation) has been supporting communities, programs and individuals to provide greater educational opportunities for youth. The Foundation places emphasis on programs and activities that provide youth with a positive, fun and disciplined environment to learn the game of tennis - and create alternatives to negative recreation. It also assists young players who have demonstrated talent, and are in need of financial support to compete at higher levels.
We make a difference by providing tennis opportunities to diverse youth from many cultural, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds. We also award scholarships and grants, in doing so, USTA/MTEF enhances individuals’ personal growth, brings tennis to children who might never otherwise experience it. We enhance communities within the USTA/Midwest Section, and promote the sport of tennis as an enjoyable, lifetime sport that contributes to good health.