The Facility Enhancement Fund (FEF) is an initiative established by Tennis NSW. The FEF aims to stimulate investment in community tennis facilities with the aim to support the growth of the sport by making tennis venues more sustainable and accessible.
The FEF is for small to medium sized facility upgrades or enhancements typically between $10,000 and $250,000 in total value. The FEF may fund up to 25% of eligible total project value or between $2,500 to a maximum of $50,000. More information regarding this can be found in the FEF Guidelines which can be accessed below.
Find out more about the FEF from Tennis NSW Chief Executive Officer, Darren Simpson.
Key Dates
| Applications Open | Monday 12 August 2024, 9am |
| Applications Close | Monday 9 September 2024, 5pm (Strictly – no applications will be accepted after cut-off time. Please submit well ahead of deadlines) |
| Assessment | September 2024 |
| Notification | From early October |
| Execution of Funding Agreements | Within two weeks of funding offer (notification) |
| Project Commencement | From October 2024, after execution of Funding Agreement |
| Project Completion and Report Finalisation |
Within 18 months of execution of Funding Agreement |
Application Process
Applications will open on Monday 12 August 2024 at 9:00am.
Tennis NSW recommends that applicants familiarise themselves with the FEF guidelines, FAQs and online application form ahead of preparing their application. It is important that applicants plan to submit ahead of the closing date to reduce the risk of missing the deadline. These documents can be found on the website HERE.
Submitting your application is a simple process and is done through the SmartyGrants platform. Please note that applicants are required to set up a SmartyGrants account in order to submit their application.
Applications will close on Monday 9 September at 5:00pm.
CLICK HERE to submit your application.
Contact Information:
You can contact your local Tennis Development Officer or the Tennis NSW FEF Administrator at nswfef@tennis.com.au for assistance.
Past Successful Applicants:
NSW