Tennis NSW is thrilled to announce that applications for the Facility Enhancement Fund (FEF) are officially open.
This is an exciting initiative aimed at fostering investment in community tennis facilities that will see $500,000 invested into grassroots tennis in 2024/25. The FEF seeks to enhance the sport’s accessibility, sustainability, and overall growth by supporting small to medium-sized facility upgrades or enhancements.
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 $10,000 and $250,000 in total value. For more details on eligibility, please view the Guidelines HERE.
- Funding Contribution: The FEF may fund up to 25% of eligible total project value or between $2,500 to a maximum of $50,000.
- 2024 Round: Up to $500,000 has been allocated for eligible applicants in the 2024/25 round.
- Delivery: The Tennis NSW Facility Enhancement Fund will be directly administered by Tennis NSW.
KEY DATES:
Applications Open | Monday 12 August 2024, 9am |
Applications Close | Monday 9 September 2024, 5pm (Strictly – no applications will be accepted after cut-off time. Please submit well ahead of deadlines) |
Assessment | September 2024 |
Notification | From early October |
Execution of Funding Agreements | Within two weeks of funding offer (notification) |
Project Commencement | From October 2024, after execution of Funding Agreement |
Project Completion and Report Finalisation |
Within 18 months of execution of Funding Agreement |
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Tennis NSW recommends that applicants familiarise themselves with the FEF guidelines, FAQs and online application form ahead of preparing their application. It is important that applicants plan to submit ahead of the closing date to reduce the risk of missing the deadline. These documents can be found on the website HERE.
Submitting your application is a simple process and is done through the SmartyGrants platform. Please note that applicants are required to set up a SmartyGrants account in order to submit their application.
Applications will close on Monday 9 September at 5:00pm.
If you have any questions or need support with your applications, please contact your local Tennis Development Officer or reach out to the Tennis NSW FEF Administrator at [email protected].