Applicants Must Use the 2008 Application Form
ADOPT-A-COURT
GRANT PROGRAM
2008 Application and Guidelines
Adopt-A-Court Grant SummaryThe USTA Adopt-A-Court program was initiated by the Technical Committee of the USTA in 1999 to financially assist public tennis facilities in repairing and upgrading existing tennis courts. The Colorado Tennis Association supports this and began assisting public Colorado facilities in 2004.
Grants will be used for repair and/or upgrading existing tennis courts, including fixed amenities, and will include new construction limited to improvement or relocation of existing courts.
Applicants must meet all criteria and submit a completed Adopt-a-Court application by April 1, 2008.
Grant Amounts
The Colorado Tennis Association has $10,000 available to Colorado public tennis facilities through this grant program. In the past, grant awards have ranged between $300 and $3,500. Funds will be distributed by May of 2008. The improvements are intended to be substantially completed in 2008.
The Adopt-A-Court Grant program is for public facilities or facilities that allow the public to play on its courts.
· Grants shall be used for repair and/or upgrading existing tennis courts, including fixed amenities, and shall include new construction limited to improvement or relocation of existing courts.
· It is a matching grant program. All funds from the Colorado Tennis Association must be matched dollar for dollar from the local Park and Recreation agency or other sponsoring organization.
· The application must be submitted with supporting documentation by April 1, 2008.
· As a requirement of acceptance the facility agrees to hold USTA programs and/or tournaments as part of its on-going programming and for a minimum of five years after being awarded a Grant to develop new tennis players by providing clinics, either at no cost or at a nominal fee to the public.
Application Information
· Applicants must use the 2008 application form.
· Incomplete applications could result in the application being returned.
· The facility agrees, if requested, to disclose or provide information regarding all usage fees prior to grant assistance.
· The facility will comply with all applicable A.D.A. requirements.
· The facility will provide a safe, properly constructed and functional facility, including other amenities (i.e. shade areas, water fountains, backboards, lighting, etc.) to make the game of tennis more enjoyable and to encourage the growth of tennis.
· The facility will provide photos and documentation of publicity after renovations, as well as information regarding new tennis programs and increased number of players after the completion of the upgrades.
A. Facility Information.
1. Facility Name – please give the entire name (i.e., City of Smashville: John Racquet Memorial Park Tennis Complex).
2. Facility Address - please give the physical location of the courts.
3. Facility E-mail/website – The webpage can be facility specific or a city/gov web page that gives information on park hours/times, costs, etc.
4. Number of Courts at Facility – if there are different types, at one location, please specify (i.e. 5 outdoor, 3 indoor).
5. Type of Surface – please give the number of courts with each type of surface specified. Information is easily determined by court surface contractors.
6. If you do not know an exact date the courts were built, please estimate.
7. USTA Membership # - This can be a facility membership or sponsoring association membership, but not an individual membership.
8. TennisWelcomeCenter™ - Your facility will be part of the largest marketing campaign to attract new players to our sport. So help grow the game while growing your business! Become a TennisWelcomeCenter™ today.
B. Information about Improvements.
9. Please describe improvements - if more room is needed, please label attachments.
APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT PHOTOS OF THE FACILITY IN ITS CURRENT CONDITION and are encouraged to submit photos electronically.
10. Contactor’s bid should be included in the application.
C. Applicant information.
11. Name – Applicant should be prepared to answer questions on the project.
12. Address - complete mailing address.
13. E-mail address.
14. Phone Numbers include day and evening.
D. Funding Information.
15. Grant amount requesting. The amount can be up to $5,000 from the CTA. Every dollar granted must be matched from the Park and Recreational agency or sponsoring organization.
Total estimated cost: This total should reflect all upgrades the facility is getting in 2008.
16. Total amount of committed local funds Please indicate the amount of money that is currently committed to the project.
The FUNDS column can include anticipated and committed funds. Attach proof of committed funds (i.e. award letters of other grants, letter of committed funds from Park and Recreation Director, or minutes of a budget meeting). The EXPENSES column should give the costs of professional fees, material costs, and administrative fees specifically.
17. Do not forget to include the address if different than that of the facility.
E. Facility’s Potential.
18. Again, all attachments should be labeled.
Colorado Tennis Association Adopt-A-CourtA. FACILITY Information:
1. / Facility Name:2. / Facility Address (street):
(city, state and zip)
3. / Facility E-mail Address and/or Web-site*:
4. / Number of Courts at Facility:
5. / Type of Surface: (specify if known) / Hard: / Clay:
If the courts are hard, please indicate: / Asphalt / Concrete / Other:______
6. / Year the courts were constructed: / Resurfaced:
7. / USTA Membership #:
8. / Is the facility a Tennis Welcome Center™**? / Yes / No
*By providing your e-mail address you authorize the CTA to contact you via electronic mail.
**For more information, please visit www.tenniswelcomecenter.com
B. Information about Improvements:
9. / Describe the planned improvements (in detail):· Submit photographs of the existing facility
· Applicant is required to submit two (2) competitive bids (NOT ESTIMATES) for any work valued at over $5,000.00
10. / Who have you chosen to perform the proposed work?
Company Name:
Contact Name:
Address:
Phone:
C. Applicant Information
11. / Name:12. / Address:
13. / E-mail address:
14. / Phone numbers: / Day: / Evening:
Colorado Tennis Association Adopt-A-Court
D. Funding Information
15. / Grant amount requesting: / $ / Total estimated cost of project: / $16. / Total amount of committed local funds available: / $
Funds
Please attach proof / Amount / Expenses / Amount
USTA National / Professional Fees
USTA/Intermountain Section / Construction Costs
Colorado Tennis Assn.
Park and Recreation
Government
Foundations
Corporations
Fundraising Efforts
Local Sponsors
Others (specify)
Other Costs (specify)
Total Funds / Total Expenses
If Total Expenses exceed Total Funds, please explain how the difference will be covered
17. / If granted, make the check payable to
E. Facility’s Potential
18. / Briefly describe how a CTA grant would grow and/or enhance the game of tennis in the community (i.e. increased number of players and programs). Describe how the community/tennis facility will commit to publicizing the grant, the participants, the local donors, and post renovation programs.Facility Representative PRINT
Date
Sign
Any photographs, brochures, or materials submitted in connection with this application is considered the property of the CTA and will not be returned. By submitting this application, applicant grants to the CTA and its assignees the right to use facility’s name, history, description, photograph, rendering, or any other materials submitted in connection with this application for any and all promotional purposes.
Colorado Tennis Association Adopt-A-CourtDid you remember to include the following?
Check Here:All pages of the application
At least 2 current bids for work over $5,000:
Supporting photos:
Proof of committed funds
Please submit this application along with your bids, project description,
photos, and any other relevant information to:
Colorado Tennis Association
Kristy Harris
1241 S. Parker Road, Suite 100
Denver, Colorado 80231
If you need help please call or e-mail:
Kristy Harris
(303) 695-4116 ext 300