TENNIS IN THE PARKS
PROGRAM APPLICATION
The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), in partnership with the United States Tennis Association (USTA), will grant up to $5,000 to approved agencies, in an effort to enhance the quality of tennis through park and recreation programming. The Park and Recreation agency will be required to use the funds for 1) hiring a certified tennis professional (preferred), 2) improving the quality of existing instructors by hosting and/or attending a USTA Development Coach Workshop, or 3) offering USA Team Tennis programs for both youth and adults, including a community tennis event.
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Did you apply for a Tennis in the Parks grant in 2003? |
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Did you receive a Tennis in the Parks grant in 2003? |
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The Tennis in the Parks grant is intended to be a matching resource for your agency. Please indicate the amount for which you are applying. Grants will be awarded up to $5,000 only. |
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Which of the following areas will be funded through the grant? |
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Hiring a certified tennis teaching professional |
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Hosting or attending a USTA Development Coach Workshop |
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Offering USA Team Tennis programs for youth & adults |
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Additional areas of need grant would be used for (Please describe) |
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Total number of tennis courts maintained and/or managed by your agency? |
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Please give a general description of all tennis programs and events currently offered. (Include type of program, ages, skill levels, fee structure, number of Instructors/Certified, Non-Certified,etc.) Or attach a copy of your seasonal brochure describing your tennis programs. |
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How many participants did you have in your 2003 tennis programs? |
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Please describe how you plan to improve the quality of your tennis programming in 2004, what improvements or changes do you propose? (Leadership, innovative activity, targeting specific audiences, etc.) |
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How many participants do you anticipate in 2004 with the grant? |
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How will you promote/market your tennis programs? |
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Please provide a 2004 tennis budget, include both expenses and revenues. You may use the attached sample budget form as a guideline or submit your own budget form. |
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If you plan to hire a certified tennis professional, will you need assistance identifying potential candidates? |
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APPLY FOR FUNDING TODAY!
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Application Deadline: |
January 15, 2004 |
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Grant Notification by email: |
February 15, 2004 |
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Grant Checks Mailed: |
March 15, 2004 |
Send completed application by January 15, 2004 to:
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National Recreation and Park Association |
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Attn: National Programs Office |
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22377 Belmont Ridge Road |
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Ashburn, VA 20148 |
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Phone: (703) 858-2162 |
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Fax: (703) 729-4753 |
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Email: programs@nrpa.org |
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Website: www.nrpa.org |
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For Questions, please contact: |
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Marcia Bach, Park and Recreation Tennis Coordinator (612) 825-2200 x109 or email bach@usta.com |
Please use the sample budget below as a guideline. You may adapt this sample to fit your needs. Your application for funding will be strengthened by the inclusion of a program budget that illustrates sound financial planning. If your agency has its own budget form and process, you may submit that copy.
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Program User Fees |
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Administrative |
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USA Team Tennis (Y) |
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Supplies |
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USA Team Tennis (A) |
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Telephone |
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Group Lessons |
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Postage |
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Tournament Entries |
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Printing |
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Individual Lessons |
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Web development |
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Advertising |
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Sponsorships |
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Program Expenses |
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Equipment |
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Court Rental Fees |
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Special Events |
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Salary or Wages |
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Certified Pro |
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Fundraisers |
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Instructor(s) |
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Administrative Support |
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Grants |
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USA Team Tennis Coord. |
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USTA National |
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Tournament Director |
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USTA Section/District |
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Foundations |
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Education/Training |
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Corporations |
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Development Coach Workshop |
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Other |
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Pro Certification |
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Other |
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Participant Scholarships |
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TOTAL INCOME |
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TOTAL EXPENSES |
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