Tennis Canada is proud to announce that 32 organizations have been awarded funding as part of the GAME. SET. EQUITY. Community Tennis Grants presented by National Bank in 2026. The selected programs span from coast to coast to coast, located across all 10 provinces and one territory, ranging from local community tennis clubs to universities, adaptive sport organizations, and equity-focused grassroots initiatives.
The program awards funding to organizations across the country, investing in initiatives that work to advance equity and inclusion for women and girls in tennis. Continued support is delivered through education, connection, and resources that empower community members, players, coaches, and leaders to grow, advance, and strengthen the long-term sustainability of their work in tennis.
Since its inception in 2022, the Community Tennis Grants program has continued to grow, receiving a record number of applications in 2026. Supported by National Bank, this momentum has led to the introduction of two funding streams: a one-year grant of up to $7,500 for eligible organizations, and a two-year grant of up to $20,000 for past recipients, designed to support longer-term growth and sustainability. With $125,000 awarded in 2026, total program investment has now reached nearly $425,000.
“Tennis Canada is proud to continue investing in community tennis programs across the country as we advance equity and inclusion for women and girls in the sport,” said Terri Temelini, Director, Women & Girls Advancement, Tennis Canada. “This initiative is about more than funding—it’s about enabling organizations to deepen their impact and expand opportunities within their communities. With the introduction of the two-year grant, we’re taking an important step toward fostering long-term growth, stronger networks, and more sustainable pathways for women and girls in tennis.”
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The 20 recipients selected as part of the one-year program are listed below, in alphabetical order: Ancaster Tennis Club, Black Girls in Tennis, Club tennis Rouyn-Noranda, Intercounty Tennis Association (ICTA), M25 Laval, Northern Nishnawbe Education Council, ON Para Network, Open Courts Foundation Inc., Riverside Badminton and Tennis Club, Scarborough Tennis Federation [STF], Sisters in Sync, Sobeys Atlantic Tennis Centre, Sport Wood Buffalo, Stratford Tennis Club Inc., Tennis Moncton, Tennis Montréal, The Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington, University of New Brunswick, Winnipeg Newcomer Sport Academy and Yellowknife Tennis Club.
The 12 recipients selected as part of the two-year program are listed below, in alphabetical order: A Love of Tennis Inc., BC Wheelchair Sports Association, Calgary Tennis Society, Edmonton Tennis Community, Mahone Bay Tennis Club, Pathways To Tennis, Salmon Arm Tennis Club, Sussex Tennis Association, Tennis Granby, The Corner Brook Tennis Club, Université Laval and University of Manitoba Tennis Club.
“National Bank is proud to partner with Tennis Canada to support an initiative that fosters an inclusive and accessible environment, enabling more women and girls to experience the benefits of sport and thrive, both on and off the court. We look forward to seeing how this program will continue to generate a positive and lasting impact on individuals as well as communities across the country,” said Lucie Blanchet, Executive Strategic Advisor at National Bank.
The application process for the next round of Game. Set. Equity. Community Tennis Grants will open in early 2027.
