The USTA Florida Foundation has always been lending a helping hand in the community. With the mission of “Changing Lives through Tennis” the Foundation is excited for everything that was accomplished in 2022 and looks forward to reaching new heights in 2023.

During our 2022 grant cycles, the Foundation awarded over $205,000 to over 30 programs. This was handed out in the form of equipment, program, and wheelchair grants, which helped grow, restore, and drive tennis across the state. 

You can view each program that was assisted through the USTA Florida Foundation in 2022: 

If you haven’t heard, the Foundation’s first grant cycle of the year is officially active as of February 1 and will remain open until April 30. 

If you’re looking for support in the tennis community, whether starting up a program, trying to provide people with racquets and balls, or want to dive into the wheelchair space, the Foundation is here to help. 

Applications for the spring grant cycle are being accepted and these are the types of grants that are available: Equipment Grants, Program Support Grant, Wheelchair Grants. You can click on each one to learn more about what they offer.

To contribute to these funds, you can If you’re looking to give back to Florida Tennis in another way, you can purchase a USTA Florida Foundation “Play Tennis” License Plate. With every purchase, 90% of proceeds go right back into local communities, to grow the game. Visit ustafloridafoundation.com/plate to learn more about getting yours today. 

You can also donate through the RoundUp App, where 100% of every donation is poured back into Florida tennis to help start, rebuild, and expand programs. 

The USTA Florida Foundation wants to award even more money to communities in need, so visit ustafloridafoundation.com/apply to learn more about receiving a grant this year.