Tennis Australia’s National Court Rebate (NCR) assists schools to develop new tennis courts or upgrade existing courts and associated infrastructure.
Tennis offers a range of funding options to support your school with developing playing area. From playground conversions, to line marking and court construction.
What funding assistance is available?
Funding Type |
Line Markings |
Playground Conversions |
New build: Stand-alone Hot Shots courts |
New build: Full sized courts |
Description | Line markings on existing asphalt, concrete base or an existing tennis court | Convert existing playground spaces with Tennis Hot Shots courts and line markings | Construction of new Tennis Hot Shots courts, including new base development, surface and line markings | Construction of new tennis courts, including new base development, surface and line markings |
TA Funding | Funding ranges from $100 to $2,000 | Funding ranges from $2,000 to $5,000 | Funding ranges from $2,500 to $10,000 | Apply through National Court Rebate |
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The funding levels outlined above are indicative only. Funding assistance is subject to availability of budget, funding priorities and project eligibility.
To assist with the development of facilities, Tennis has developed a guide that outlines court specifications and dedicated Kid Zone design options.
> Download the Tennis Hot Shots Court Development Guide
For more information or for any questions regarding funding please contact us at [email protected] or 1800 PLAY TENNIS.
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Please note that the National Court Rebate Program is currently suspended until further notice. Information on the funding program and funding availability will be posted online when it becomes available. In the meantime we encourage you to discuss the school’s project with your Member Association’s Places to Play or Facilities representative.