Bridging the Gap Grant Application

USTA North Carolina:

Bridging the Gap Grant Application

The purpose of this grant is to expose young adults to tennis through innovative community ideas. Grant funding should be used to start new programming in your CTA coverage area or create an event that is enticing for the 18-25 year old age group.

GRANT CRITERIA AND APPLICATION PRODECURES:

1. Applicant must be a current North Carolina CTA.

2. Program must reside in the North Carolina.

3. Application must be filled out to its completion.

4. Applicant must provide an additional letter of background information pertinent to the grant application.

5. Submit completed applications to: USTA North Carolina, 2709 Henry Street, Greensboro, NC 27405.

6. Applications will be accepted through November 1st.

7. USTA North Carolina Office will then notify the applicants.

GUIDELINES

· Grant maximum $750

· The sponsoring CTA must become self-sufficient by generating its own funds, because the grant rewarded is not renewable.

· Programs should charge a reasonable registration fee to encourage participation, and provisions should be made for interested individuals who lack the funds.

Please contact the USTA North Carolina office at 336-852-8577 for questions or more information. To apply send a completed grant application via mail, fax or email.

USTA North Carolina
Attn: USTA NC Grant
2709 Henry Street
Greensboro, NC 27405
336-852-8577 (phone) 336-852-7334 (fax)

2012 USTA North Carolina Bridging the Gap GRANT APPLICATION

USTA Member Organization__________________________________________________________________________

Program Name____________________________________________________________________________________

Contact Name_____________________________________________________________________________________

Position/Title______________________________________________________________________________________

Mailing Address____________________________________________________________________________________

City/Town______________________________________________ _State NC Zip_________________________

Daytime Phone_______________________ E-Mail Address________________________________________________

Make check payable to*__________________________________________

*Check must be payable to the current USTA Member Organization ONLY.

MEMBERSHIP

USTA Organization Membership Number (required)____________________________Expiration Date ______________

Is your Organization a 501©(3) corporation? _______Yes ______ No

If no, what is your organizations not-for-profit status _________________________________________________________________?

Or name of fiscal agent (fiscal sponsor)?

Is your organization a public agency/unit of a government or religious institution? _______Yes ______ No

AGE GROUPS TARGETED

______Young Adults (18-25)

DURATION OF PROGRAM/EVENT & ESTIMATED NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS

(This must be NEW to your area)

Start Date_____________ End Date______________ Hours ___________

Estimated number of Participants_______________ Number of Courts Used ________________

GRANT REQUESTED

TYPE OF GRANT:  Start-up Expansion 

FORM GRANT IS REQUESTED IN:  Monetary  Equipment  Other

AMOUNT OF MONETARY GRANT REQUESTED: (please specify dollar amount)_________________

EQUIPMENT REQUESTED: (please specify all equipment requested) ____________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________

Signature of Grant Applicant ____________________________________________ Date:__________________________________