EXPLORE FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

Once you have worked through the key steps to get project ready, it’s time to start exploring what funding opportunities are available. These may range from fundraising or sponsorship options to putting in a grant application.

The Tennis NSW Grants Toolkit is for all affiliated tennis deliverers in NSW and lists grants from many sources including:

• Federal Government grants
• State Government grants
• Tennis funding
• Other funding sources such as community and participation grants; natural disaster funding and more

Tennis NSW Grants Toolkit

Tennis Specific Funding

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 HERE.

Tennis Australia’s National Court Rebate Program is available for prospective projects which meet eligible criteria. To find out more about the National Court Rebate, please CLICK HERE or reach out to your local Tennis Development Officer. If you are unsure who your Tennis Development Officer is, please CLICK HERE.

The NSW ATP Cup Tennis Legacy Fund has officially wrapped up! The ATP Cup Legacy Fund has hugely benefited grassroots tennis and venues across the state. The NSW ATP Cup Tennis Legacy Fund, was established by Tennis NSW and the NSW Government, and invested $5m into community tennis across NSW over three years (2020, 2021, 2022) targeting infrastructure, facility development and participation programs that supported the growth of the game. Find out more HERE.

Ready to apply?

WRITE – REVIEW – SUBMIT

• Once you have worked through all elements to get project ready, submitting a strong grant application will be more straightforward, as you have already collated key information and documentation. The Tennis NSW Grants Toolkit includes various resources and links to help you write your application.
• Always review the specific Guidelines, eligibility requirements and application questions of each grant program, and review your Project Plan against the specific grant program objectives. It is a good idea to ask someone to edit and check your application prior to submitting your application via the required process.
• Tennis NSW will provide a Letter of Support where projects are considered Project Ready, are aligned to Tennis objectives and requested well in advance grant programs closing. Please ensure you have engaged your local Tennis Development Officer on your journey to get project ready.

Obtaining funding through any grant funding program is very competitive and being project ready when applying for a grant can make the difference between successful and unsuccessful applications.

For further information, please contact your local Tennis NSW Regional Tennis Manager or Tennis Development Officer in the first instance and we will be happy to assist.