2018 Growth & Innovation Grant

Applicants

The applicant will determine the amount of the grant request with a maximum grant request of $5,000. Eligible applicants include tennis providers, CTA members, USTA partners as well as USTA committees and staff.

Programs/Ideas

Programs must be focused on growing tennis in South Carolina. Ideally, programs or ideas will be new and not an add-on to an existing program. However, if the idea is a significant enhancement to an existing program, it will be considered. Applicants must be able to describe the direct pipeline from the proposed program or idea to increasing numbers of unique tennis players in South Carolina.

Deadline, Notification & Award

Decisions will be made by the Growth & Innovation Committee of USTA South Carolina. All grant applicants will be notified and funding provided on or by May 1, 2018. Application deadline is April 15, 2018. An in-person meeting with USTA staff prior to the start of the program is required.

Accountability

All grants recipients must be accountable for the proper use of these funds. All applications must include goals, and the goals must be measurable, either through growth in USTA membership and/or participation numbers. Accountability forms will be provided and due December 1, 2018.

Specific Guidelines:

Grants will be made payable to any provider that aligns with USTA South Carolina vision, values and teaching methods.
Grants may be made for adults or kids programs, but programs/ideas must incorporate a pathway for new players into tennis.
Programs must be designed to continue for at least one year after funding ends.
A budget for the coming year must be attached. Budgets should include revenues from all sources, including participant fees, as well as expenditures, including salaries, stipends, court fees, equipment and supply costs, refreshments, prizes, and other amenities. In-kind contributions should also be included.

Applications must be received no later than 5 PM, Sunday, April 15, 2018.

Applicant*

Contact Person *

First NameLast Name

Applicant's Tax ID #*

Mailing Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry

Phone*

Area CodePhone Number

E-mail*

example@example.com

We wish to apply for a $____ grant ($5,000 maximum)*

How many people will the proposed growth & innovation idea serve in total, and what geographic area does it propose to serve?*

How many people will work the program? (Number of paid staff? Number of Volunteers?)*

Who will be the primary program manager/coordinator?*

First NameLast Name

What are his/her credentials and expertise in managing programs of this sort?*

What are his/her tennis credentials, expertise, and experience?*

Program Outline

Describe your program by responding to the bullets below. As much information as possible must be provided on each of the nine points.

How much of your own organization's funds, if any, do you plan to invest in this program? Do you expect this program to continue after the first year?*

Program Start Date*

Date

Program End Date*

Date

Program Overview: Include facility, program dates, hours and frequency of sessions and target audience. Also include plans for program continuation and strategy for continued funding.*

Is provider registered with Net Generation? If the program is focused on kids, what is the pathway to JTT? Is there a pathway to other youth programs, including USTA?*

How you will evaluate/measure the success of your program.*

Budget for the year, including revenues and expenses. Providing a clear financial budget is one of the most important parts of your application.

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Budget Example

Notes:

All participant and dollar numbers are examples only.
Use your own numbers.
Income and expense totals should equal.
All numbers must be realistic, reachable and maintainable.
This example is for the following program:
1. 40 children (10 who can’t afford to pay, 15 who can pay a little and 15 who can pay more)
2. Operated 1 hour per day
3. Five (5) days per week
4. Four (4) weeks in duration

Income:

G&I Grant (amount applied for) $ 2,000

Other Grants or Public Support $ 200

Corporate Sponsors (4 @ $200) $ 800

Individual Contributions $ 400

Participation Fees (15 children @ $10) $ 150

Participation Fees (15 children @ $20) $ 300

CTA/Program Contribution $ 200

TOTAL INCOME $ 4,050

Expenses:

Promotion $ 150

T-shirts (40 @ $5) $ 200

Equipment (rackets, balls and nets) $ 650

Professional instructors (2 x 20 hours x $40/hr.) $ 1,600

Assistant instructors (4 x 20 hours x $10/hr.) $ 800

Snacks and refreshments $ 150

Pizza Party and prizes $ 250

Awards $ 200

Miscellaneous $ 50

TOTAL EXPENSES $ 4,050

Guidance and consultation from USTA SC staff is available on request in advance of the deadline. Please contact Sheryl McAlister, mcalister@sctennis.com or (800) 644-7282 with questions.

Applications must be submitted by 5 PM Sunday, April 15, 2018.

List the value of in-kind donations separately below. In-kind donations may include equipment, snacks/food, volunteer hours, advertising/promotion, court time, etc. Basically, if your program receives donated tangible services or products that would normally cost money you should list it below as an in-kind donation. Listing in-kind donations helps show you may have more resources or value in your program than appear in your budget and also acts as a mark of credibility by showing other people or organizations support your program.

In-Kind Donations

	Item/Service	Dollar Value
Item/Service
Item/Service
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2018 USTA SC Growth & Innovation Grant