Clone of 2025 Emily H. Preyer New Program Grant

2026 Emily H. Preyer New Program Grant
The North Carolina Tennis Foundation Emily H. Preyer New Program Grant is available for new programs serving under-resourced participants, and/or new programs serving physically or intellectually challenged participants in NC. Up to $2500 is available per approved applicant program.

PLEASE NOTE: In order to be recieve a grant, any provider for this program who will be on court, in contact or working at all with anyone 18 and under will need to be fully SAFE PLAY APPROVED. DO NOT WAIT until you are ready to start your program to fulfill this requirement. Be proactive. It is free and all details are here. It does take some time, so please be proactive. You will be asked to submit the list of providers so that their status may be verified.
DEADLINE: April 17, 2026

Notification not before May 17, 2026
Contact Information:
Sponsoring CTA*
Program Name*
Program Coordinator Name*
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry
Email*
Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
Make grant check payable to*
Mail check to (if different from
Membership Information:
Organization Name*
Current USTA Organizational Member?
If yes, fill in your Membership Number
Current 501C(3) Organization?
Expiration Date
Other National Organization Affiliation
Program Information:

Program Information must be filled out for the grant application to be processed
1. Give a detailed description of your planned program activity.*
2. Who will be offering, coordinating and running this program? List both on and off-court volunteers/staff.*
3. What marketing or promotion will be done to support your program or activity?*
4. How are you affiliated with your local CTA?*
5. How will your program strive to become more self-sufficient by generating its own funds in the immediate future?*
Youth (under 18)Collegiate (19-25)Adult (26-49)Senior (50+)All Ages
Novice/BeginnerIntermediateAdvancedTournament LevelAll Levels
Program Duration:
Start Date
End Date
Hours/Week
Facility Name #1
Location Information:
Address/City/Zip
Days & Times of Programming
Facility Name #2
Address/City/Zip
Days & Times of Programming
Facility Name #3
Address/City/ZIp
Days & Times of Programming
Facility Name #4
Address/City/Zip
Days & Times of Programming
Participants:
Estimated Participants*
Number of Tennis Courts*
Private (club)Public (park)SchoolYouth Organization SiteResidential NeighborhoodOther
Budget Summary
Expenses: In general, the following items are NOT covered under the USTA North Carolina grant guidelines:
1. Head instructor's salary over $15/hour and assistant instructor's salary over $10/hour.
2. Tennis facility equipment such as new nets, windscreens and ball machines.
3. Season ending banquets/events.
4. Travel expenses to and from events.
Staff:
Head Instructor Name
Pay/hour
# of Hours
Total
Assistant Instructor(s)
Pay/hour
hours (each)
Total
Please upload a list of your providers who will in contact with program participants 18 & Under. *

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Publicity
E.g. Marketing materials, social media ads
Print cost per piece
# of pieces
Total cost for flyers
Flyer Mailing:
Mailing cost per piece
# of pieces
Total cost for mailing
Social Media Ads:
Price per ad
# of ads
Total cost for ads
Other marketing costs:
Court Rental:
Number of Courts
Cost per hour
Hours (each)
Total cost for court rental
Other Expenses:
Explain in detail
Other expenses total cost
TOTAL EXPENSES
Income: list any revenue sources for your program or organization. All programs are encouraged to charge a nominal fee.
Registration Fees:
Program fee (each)
# of participants
Total income from registration
Scholarships:
Amount (each)
# of scholarships
Total income from scholarships
Sponsorship:
Sponsor's name
Total amount given from sponsor
Sponsor's name
Total amount given from sponsor
Sponsor's name
Total amount given from sponsor
Donations:
Donor's name
Total amount given
Donor's name
Total amount given
TOTAL INCOME:
Total Income minus total expenses
Total Grant Requested
I have read and will certify that all providers in contact with program participants have or will be SAFE PLAY approved before grant money is received.

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2026 Emily H. Preyer New Program Grant