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National Bank Play Your Court Program

Funding for public outdoor tennis court upgrades

Offered by
Tennis Canada
Official source: tenniscanada.com

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Funding available
$ 100,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Canada
Who can apply
Municipalities across Canada
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Overview

This program provides up to $100,000 to help revitalize public outdoor tennis courts across Canada. It supports municipally owned and operated projects that improve community access to tennis.

At a glance

Funding available

Maximum funding
$100,000
Financing goals
  • Develop strategic partnerships
  • Develop a new program or service
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Enhance an existing program
  • Increase production or service capacity
  • Strengthen organizational capacity
  • Raise awareness or mobilize a population
  • Renovate or expand facilities
  • Renovate or adapt facilities

Eligible candidates

Location
  • Canada
Eligible Industries
All industries
Annual revenue
All revenue ranges
Organisation size
All organization sizes
Audience
All groups
Legal structures
All legal structures

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Take a practical assessment to gain a clear understanding of how well this program aligns with your specific needs and long-term goals.

Availability timeline

2026
Periods: 1

Latest changes

Play Your Court guidance updated

The Play Your Court materials now show updated eligibility, timing, and project scope guidance for a new cycle.

See more

The Play Your Court materials now reflect updated guidance for the next grant cycle, including a shift from a closed 2026 cycle to a new cycle starting in early 2027. The page also now places more emphasis on prior recipients for the two-year grant and adds security-related considerations, while keeping the funding amount at up to $100,000.

Official source: tenniscanada.com
June 14, 2026

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Municipalities across Canada
  • Third-party operators leasing publicly accessible outdoor courts, with municipal approval

Who is not eligible

  • Private clubs
  • Facilities that are not publicly accessible
  • Applicants with less than four courts may not be prioritized

Eligible expenses

  • Direct capital costs for outdoor tennis court design and construction
  • Costs tied to revitalizing existing outdoor community courts

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • Legal fees
  • Land or building purchases
  • Business case or proposal development costs
  • Staff salaries, travel, insurance, and rent or lease costs
  • Costs already covered by in-kind contributions or other funding

Eligible geographic areas

  • Canada

Activities funded

  • Revitalization of outdoor public tennis courts
  • Refurbishment of existing municipal tennis facilities
  • Expansion of court sites with space for additional courts

How to apply

  • Step 1: Review the program guidelines
    • Read the guidelines and application details.
    • Check the project requirements and eligible information to include.
  • Step 2: Prepare the application
    • Gather project details, supporting documents, and funding information.
    • Prepare the application in PDF or Word format.
  • Step 3: Contact Tennis Canada if needed
    • Discuss the project with Tennis Canada before submitting.
    • Request support or clarification by email if needed.
  • Step 4: Submit the application
    • Send the completed application to playyourcourt@tenniscanada.com.
    • Include all required project details.

Documents Needed

  • Project summary and details
  • Cost estimate or quotation
  • List of funding sources
  • Proof of funding commitments or approvals
  • Support letters and municipal approvals

Selection criteria

  • Community benefit and local impact
  • Project feasibility and readiness
  • Public accessibility of the facility
  • Preference for sites with four or more courts
  • Objective, diverse, and inclusive review process

Processing and Agreement

  • Applications are reviewed by Tennis Canada after submission.
  • A Tennis Canada representative contacts applicants within 30 days.
  • Selected projects move forward under a signed agreement.
  • Projects are assessed using objective, diverse, and inclusive criteria.

Additional information

  • Applications are reviewed by Tennis Canada.
  • Funding is competitive and limited.
  • Applicants are encouraged to contact Tennis Canada before submitting.
  • Reporting is required for approved projects.

Contacts

playyourcourt@tenniscanada.com

Official sources

National Bank Play Your Court Program

Program guide

Application FAQ (2025)

Application form

Facilities Development application form
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Frequently Asked Questions about the National Bank Play Your Court Program Program

What is the National Bank Play Your Court Program?

This program provides up to $100,000 to help revitalize public outdoor tennis courts across Canada. It supports municipally owned and operated projects that improve community access to tennis.

How much funding can be received?

National Bank Play Your Court Program Funds up to $100,000 of admissible expenses.

What is the deadline to apply?

The program is accepting continuous intake

Who is eligible for the National Bank Play Your Court Program program?

To be eligible for the National Bank Play Your Court Program program, you must: Municipal public tennis courts Freely accessible to the public Project and funding support required

What expenses are eligible under National Bank Play Your Court Program?

Direct capital costs for outdoor tennis court design and construction Costs tied to revitalizing existing outdoor community courts

Who can I contact for more information about the National Bank Play Your Court Program?

You can contact Tennis Canada by email at playyourcourt@tenniscanada.com.

Where is the National Bank Play Your Court Program available?

The National Bank Play Your Court Program program is available across Canada.