USA Pickleball Serves, the charitable arm of USA Pickleball (USA Pickleball), announced the ‘Grow the Game’ grant program is now open. The program is focused on investing in supporting community organizations and schools nationwide to grow the game of pickleball.
“USA Pickleball Serves ‘Grow the Game’ grant was developed to encourage and support community organizations and schools to offer pickleball programs,” said Brenda Puga, USA Pickleball’s Director of Community Relations. "Encouraging community members and youth to pick up a paddle and benefit from instructional resources and engaging games developed by USA Pickleball is a step forward in our mission to grow the game.”Through USA Pickleball, the National Governing Body for the sport of pickleball in the U.S., schools and organizations may apply for essential equipment bundles that are beginning or maintaining pickleball programs and, in turn, increasing exposure to the sport. Applicants will have the option to apply for one of several equipment bundles, including Franklin paddles and balls, dependent on needs. The bundles are as follows:
- Dink Bundle: 24 wooden paddles, 100 pickleballs and one portable net.
- Drop Bundle: 48 wooden paddles, 100 pickleballs and two portable nets.
- Drive Bundle: 72 wooden paddles, 200 pickleballs and three portable nets.
- Campus Edition Bundle: 12 paddles, 100 pickleballs and three portable nets; available for colleges and universities only.
