USA Pickleball is continuing its commitment to growing the sport nationwide with the latest rounds of its established grant programs under the USA Pickleball Serves initiative. The updated editions of the Grow the Game and Play It Forward programs will bring fresh opportunities for schools, communities, and facility developers looking to support pickleball participation.
Two‑Key Grant Tracks
Grow the Game Grant – Aimed at community organizations and schools looking to launch or sustain pickleball programming. Applicants may receive equipment bundles that include paddles, balls and portable nets.
Play It Forward Grant – A significant court‑development award to select organizations that will build or convert dedicated pickleball courts in underserved or high‑demand communities.
Why It Matters
With pickleball growing at a rapid pace, the grant programmes aim to address two major bottlenecks: equipment access and dedicated facility availability. By reducing entry costs for schools and community groups and funding court infrastructure, USAP is positioning the sport for more inclusive, sustainable expansion nationwide.
Key Details & Application Timeline
Grow the Game Grant:
Applications open on November 18 at 8:00 AM PST and close on December 16 at 5:00 PM PST.
Play It Forward Grant:
Applications are currently closed and will reopen in Spring 2026.
Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S.‑based community organizations or schools with a physical presence in the local area, be a USAP member (for certain rounds), and the equipment/ courts must be in a public facility or school setting.
Find out more about these new grant programs on the USA Pickleball website.
Check out our sports facility grants and funding database for more funding opportunities for sport court projects. You might also be interested in our separate guide focusing on pickleball court grants in the U.S.
