USA Pickleball Grow the Game Grants: USA Pickleball Serves, the charitable branch of USA Pickleball, has awarded its second round of Grow the Game grants to 54 schools, community groups, and recreation programs across the United States. The grants aim to expand pickleball access in 28 states, reaching an estimated 300,942 people.
The Grow the Game Grant Program provides essential equipment bundles to help organizations start or maintain pickleball programs. The first round of grants earlier this year impacted about 192,286 individuals. Combined, both rounds will benefit nearly half a million people.
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Expanding Access to Pickleball
“The Grow the Game program reflects our belief that pickleball should be accessible to everyone, and that Pickleball is for All,” said Brenda Puga, Director of Community Relations for USA Pickleball. “With this second round of grants, we are empowering schools, parks, and organizations nationwide to introduce pickleball to hundreds of thousands of people who may be picking up a paddle for the very first time.”
This program is part of USA Pickleball Serves’ efforts to grow the sport nationwide. Grant recipients include elementary and middle schools, colleges, recreation centers, parks, and nonprofit organizations.
Grant Recipients Across the Country
Some of the 54 recipients of the second round include:
| # | Awardee | # | Awardee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abbot Elementary – Ann Arbor Public Schools | 28 | Lakeway Christian Academy |
| 2 | Albemarle County Schools | 29 | Montecito Covenant Church |
| 3 | Amanda Elementary – Middletown City Schools | 30 | Mulvane Recreation Commission |
| 4 | Aspen Elementary School | 31 | New Castle County Sports & Athletics Office |
| 5 | Bethany College | 32 | North Texas United Spinal Association |
| 6 | Big Sky Youth Empowerment | 33 | Parkway Elementary |
| 7 | Boys & Girls Clubs of North Georgia | 34 | Peabody Charter School |
| 8 | Cactus High School | 35 | Peyton JR/SR High School |
| 9 | Charter Oak High School | 36 | Riverton Community Association |
| 10 | City of Alexandria, KY | 37 | Rohnert Park Pickleball Club |
| 11 | City of Harrisonburg Parks and Recreation | 38 | Rutland High School |
| 12 | City of Kenner, Department of Recreation | 39 | Saint Barnabas Elementary School |
| 13 | City of Riverdale | 40 | San Pedro High School |
| 14 | Columbia Association | 41 | Scissortail Park |
| 15 | Deerfield, NH Parks and Recreation | 42 | Silver Lake Intermediate School |
| 16 | Delaware Valley School District | 43 | Special Olympics Indiana |
| 17 | East Carolina University Sport and Community Development Lab | 44 | SUNY Columbia-Greene Community College |
| 18 | Eastwood Middle School | 45 | Texas 4-H Foundation (Texas 4-H Conference Center) |
| 19 | Fayetteville-Cumberland Parks and Recreation | 46 | The Fund for the School District of Philadelphia |
| 20 | Forest View Elementary | 47 | The Y in Central Maryland |
| 21 | Gwinnett School of Math, Science, and Technology | 48 | Towey Recreation Center – City of Philadelphia |
| 22 | Hurricane Creek Elementary | 49 | Troup County Pickleball Association |
| 23 | Jackson Parks and Recreation | 50 | University of Detroit Mercy |
| 24 | Jacksonville State University | 51 | Upper Moreland Township School District |
| 25 | Jefferson Middle School | 52 | Wye River Upper School |
| 26 | John H. Taggart School | 53 | YMCA of the Northern Sky |
| 27 | John J. Ahern Middle School | 54 | York Road Elementary School |
Making a National Impact
The Grow the Game grants highlight USA Pickleball Serves’ mission to support the growth of pickleball in the United States. By funding court improvements, youth education programs, and inclusive play opportunities, the initiative aims to bring more people into the sport and strengthen communities nationwide.
News in Brief: USA Pickleball Grow the Game Grants
USA Pickleball Serves awarded 54 grants in its second Grow the Game round, reaching 28 states. The program will impact over 300,000 people, providing equipment and support for schools, parks, and community programs. Combined with the first round, nearly half a million people will now experience pickleball.