Expressions of Interest are now being accepted for the 2014/15 National Court Rebate.
What is the National Court Rebate?
The National Court Rebate (NCR) assists member affiliates, local government and National School Partnership Program (NSPP) schools to develop new tennis courts or upgrade old courts and associated infrastructure, including clubhouses.
Who is it for?
The NCR invites expressions of interest from affiliated bodies, local government and registered NSPP schools for funding assistance to develop or upgrade court surfaces and associated venue infrastructure.
How do I apply?
STEP 1 – Review the National Court Rebate information booklet
STEP 2 – Check the Frequently Asked Questions document if you have any questions
STEP 3 – Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) form accessed via Tennis West
STEP 4 – Tennis Australia or Tennis West will contact the applicant within 30 days to discuss the project further
STEP 5 – Successful EOI applicants will receive an invitation to progress to full application under a specific funding round
STEP 6 – Full applications are assessed against eligibility criteria
STEP 7 – Successful applicants receive funding upon project completion
What funding may I be eligible for?
Expressions of interest for funding assistance can be requested for base preparation and court development, lighting, surface or resurfacing, venue development or upgrades, fencing, water saving and ancillary items, including hitting walls.
Priority will be given to projects that demonstrate the following:
• Increase playing hours e.g. new court development will be prioritised over resurfacing and lighting will be prioritised over fencing.
• Incorporate ANZ Tennis Hot Shots courts or line markings into their development proposal.
• Priority will be given to projects that provide access to Grand Slam surfaces, particularly the surface of the Australian Open and Tier 1 clay courts.
• Develop tennis in growth areas or in areas where there is a high demand for tennis courts.
• Have already secured significant funding or that are funded in part by the applicant.
• Demonstrate environmentally sustainable practices and Disability Discrimination Act approval.
• Demonstrate community partnerships at your venue.
Priority will not be given to the following projects:
• Ancillaries alone (e.g. fencing)
• Projects at venues that don’t provide access to any Grand Slam surfaces.
• Maintenance projects.
• Projects that do not have committed funding from other sources.
2014/15 Funding Rounds
In 2014/15 NCR funding will be divided into two (2) funding rounds.
Round 1 will open on 1st July 2014 and will close on 1st August 2014 with successful EOI applicants receiving invitations to move to full application announced 30th September 2014.
Round 2 will open on 1st October 2014 and will close on 19th December 2014 with successful EOI applicants receiving invitations to move to full application announced 27th February 2015.
Any Expressions of Interest received prior to 1st July 2014 will be considered as part of Round 1.
Got A Question?
For more information on the NCR or to discuss an upcoming project at your club, please contact Alex Geraghty at Tennis West on 6462 8311 or [email protected].
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