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Increasing Access to Pickleball

Grant Programs

USA Pickleball Serves Grant Programs support community organizations and schools that are growing the game of pickleball. Through these programs, we provide two types of grants designed to expand access, enhance pickleball courts, and bring the sport to more players nationwide. Click the buttons below to learn more about each grant program.

Grow the Game
Play It Forward
grant program impact

By the Numbers

The Grow the Game grant demonstrates USA Pickleball’s mission to promote the development and growth of pickleball in the United States and its territories and continues USA Pickleball Serves’ commitment to make a positive national impact through the sport of pickleball by supporting community initiatives like court enhancements, educational youth programming, and inclusive play.
Grants Awarded0
Individuals Impacted300000
States Expanded To0
USAP Serves Grant Program 600 1
Application Cycle Nov. 18th @ 8AM PST to Dec. 16th 5PM PST

Grow the Game Grant

The USA Pickleball Serves Grow the Game Grant will award essential equipment bundles to community organizations and schools that are beginning or maintaining programs and increasing exposure to the sport.

Grow the Game

Grant Guidelines

  • Applicant must be a USA Pickleball member at any level.
  • Must be for a nonprofit organization, school or government municipality.
  • You must agree to the terms and conditions outlined in the USA Pickleball Serves Grant Program.
  • The community organization’s program is aligned with one of USA Pickleball Serves’ core commitments – court enhancements, educational youth programming, and inclusive play.
  • The community organization has a physical office or presence in the applied giving area.
  • The designated space for play must be a public facility.
  • The application demonstrates a clear need for pickleball equipment to begin or maintain a pickleball program.

Grow the Game

Equipment Bundles

Grow the Game

Scoring Rubric

Criteria

Point Scale (low to high)

Applicant communicates need of new equipment and steps for expansion or creation of their pickleball program.
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Applicant demonstrates additional resources are available to assist with the planned pickleball programming.
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Applicant clearly states a commitment to growing the game of pickleball in their community by introducing an after school program, league play, tournament, etc.
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Applicant selected a grant level that aligns with the number of individuals served and the scope, duration, and scale of their proposed programming.
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Applicant demonstrates a clear connection between their proposed programming and at least one of USA Pickleball Serves’ core commitments: court enhancements, youth education, or inclusive play.
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Application Is Closed

Grow the Game Grant

The Grow the Game grant application closed on December 16th at 5 PM PST. The next application period will be posted soon. 

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USAP Serves Grant Program 600 1
Application is now closed and will reopen Spring 2027

Play It Forward Grant

The USA Pickleball Serves Play it Forward Grant will award funds to community organizations and/ or schools that are installing or converting pickleball courts to increase court access and development of the sport. This year, two standout organizations will each receive $25,000 to help bring their court renovation or construction projects to life.

Supporting Partners

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Play It Forward

Grant Guidelines

  • Applicant must be a USA Pickleball member at any level.
  • Must be for a nonprofit organization, school or government municipality.
  • You must agree to the terms and conditions outlined in the USA Pickleball Grant Program.
  • The organization’s program is aligned with one of USA Pickleball Serves’ core commitments – court enhancements, youth programming, and inclusive play.
  • The organization has a physical office or presence in the local giving area.
  • The application demonstrates a clear funding need for a pickleball program.

Play It Forward

Pre-Qualifying Requirement

  • The pickleball court(s) must be installed in a public facility.
  • The pickleball court(s) must be permanent, dedicated court(s) for the sport of pickleball.
  • The pickleball court(s) must be installed and open for play within 12 months of receiving funds.
  • A project lead must work with a local USA Pickleball Ambassador or USA Pickleball Serves Committee Member for support and to provide updates.
  • The pickleball court(s) must have permanent branding recognition for USA Pickleball Serves and host an unveiling event to include a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Play It Forward

Scoring Rubric

Criteria

Point Scale (low to high)

Applicant communicates a streamlined plan and need for funding to complete pickleball court(s) project.

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Applicant provides clear and current funding information for project and has evidence to show how USA Pickleball’s support would directly contribute to the completion of the project in the required timeframe.
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Applicant exhibits additional resources are available to assist with the planned pickleball court(s) project.
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Applicant clearly demonstrates a commitment to growing the game of pickleball with a detailed pickleball programming plan.
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Applicant showcases how pickleball court(s) will support their community and provide a lasting, positive impact.
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Applicant’s programming aligns with one or more of the USA Pickleball Serves’ core commitments – court enhancements, educational youth programming, inclusive play.
1 – 2 – 3 – 4 – 5 – 6 – 7
Play It Forward

Grant Application

The Play It Forward grant application closed on April 27th, 2026. This year, two standout organizations will each receive $25,000 to help bring their court renovation or construction projects to life. Winners are announced in the Spring. The grant application will open again in spring 2027.

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Preferred Court Builders

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