Facility Enhancement Fund | 2026 Round
The Tennis NSW Facility Enhancement Fund (FEF) will again be available in 2026. The 2026 FEF round will open on Monday 22 June at 9am.
The 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 $8,000 and $200,000 in total value. The FEF may fund up to 40% of eligible total project value or between $3,200 to a maximum of $80,000. For more information and to help you get project ready, view the 2026 FEF Guidelines and FAQs below.
Key Documents
- 2026 Guidelines
- 2026 FAQs
- Preview of 2026 FEF application questions
- 2026 FEF Supporting Document Checklist
| IMPORTANT DATES | |
| Applications Open | Monday 22 June 2026, 9am |
| Applications Close | Monday 20 July 2026, 5pm (Strictly – no applications will be accepted after cut-off time. Please submit well ahead of deadlines) |
| Assessment and Notification | July to September 2026 |
| Notification | From Monday 21 September 2026 |
| Executive of Funding Agreements | Within 2 weeks of funding offer (notification) |
| Project Commencement | From October 2026, after execution of Funding Agreement |
| Project Completion and Report Finalisation | Within 18 months of execution of Funding Agreement |
Key Details
- Fund purpose: The FEF aims to stimulate investment in community tennis facilities, making them more sustainable and accessible.
- Eligibility: Small to medium-sized facility upgrades or enhancements typically between $8,000 and $200,000 in total value. For more details on eligibility, please view the Guidelines HERE.
- Funding contribution: The FEF may fund up to 40% of eligible total project value or between $3,200 to a maximum of $80,000.
- 2026 Round: Up to $500,000 has been allocated for eligible applicants in the 2026 round.
- Delivery: The Tennis NSW Facility Enhancement Fund will be directly administered by Tennis NSW.
- Application: Applications will be submitted via the SmartyGrants platform. Applicants are encouraged to visit SmartyGrants to set up an account in advance. A link to the application form will be available here once the 2026 round opens.
Contact Information:
You can contact your local Tennis Development Officer or the Tennis NSW FEF Administrator at [email protected] for assistance.
Past Successful Applicants:
NSW