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GCTA GrantS

The Greater Columbus Tennis Association (GCTA) is thrilled to ignite the love for tennis in Central Ohio. We are offering a helping hand to organizations and individuals who share our passion for promoting this dynamic sport.

Greater Columbus Tennis Association
Young women playing tennis.

Whether you envision starting instructional programs or leagues for players of all ages and skill levels, we are here to empower your vision. Our grants can also be used to acquire tennis equipment, spread the word about your tennis initiatives, or fund other creative tennis projects.

Think of our grants as a boost to your fundraising efforts, allowing you to make a bigger impact on your community. Let’s work together to cultivate a thriving tennis scene in Central Ohio!

Listed below are the organizations that received GCTA grants in recent years.

  • Annual Columbus Adult Invitational (Jeff Ruby Tournament)
  • Buddy Up for Life Tennis
  • Champions Tennis Camp
  • Columbus Classic Tennis Tournament
  • Columbus Recreation & Parks
  • Grove City Tennis Junior League 
  • Grove City Schools
  • Linden Academy of Tennis

To request grant money, please complete this GCTA form.

 

GCTA Grant Request



The Greater Columbus Tennis Association is committed to promoting tennis at the local level. To that end, the GCTA is offering grants to help organizations and/or individuals to initiate or expand their tennis activities. Grants may be used to start instructional programs or leagues for players of all ages, abilities, and populations. In addition, grants may be used for tennis equipment, tennis advertising, and other tennis projects. The grant money may be a supplement to funds from other sources.

Grant applicants and a primary on-court leader are required to complete the USTA’s Provider background check & complete the USTA Safe Play Online Course. To begin the SafePlay Process, click here

Individuals can check their SafePlay status here.

Grant applicants can check the status of primary on-court instructors here.

Apply here:

Include names and SafePlay Certification Status (current, in-process, needs renewal)
Are the on-court instructors SafePlay Certified?(Required)
If you have players under the age of 18, you must be SafePlay Certified.

Program Goals

Which of the GCTA objectives does your project address?(Required)
Years in existence
Target audience(Required)
Facility type(Required)
MM slash DD slash YYYY
MM slash DD slash YYYY

Financial Information

Projected Program Expenses

Program advertising and promotion: How will you advertise, promote, and generate publicity for your program?
Check all that apply
Consent(Required)

Follow-up evaluation

One month after the ending of your grant program, please complete the Program Evaluation Form found here.