Inclusion initiatives and Grants

Tennis Opened Up is a vision for tennis to be truly open to all, no matter their background. This will only be fully achieved when every person’s experience of tennis and padel, in every place it is played, makes them feel included. We want to make sure our qualifications are welcoming and accessible to all, so that anyone can take their first steps on our Coaching Qualifications Pathway. 

If you are unsure if you may qualify for funding towards your qualification please speak to your local Coach Development Centre or County Administrator. 

Qualification Grants 

Qualification Grants for Coaching Levels 1, 2, and 3 are funded by DTL.

Please apply using the DTL Grant Application Form.

Once your form has been submitted, you will receive an automatic acknowledgment, and your application will be reviewed by the Finance Committee.

You will be notified of the outcome within 10 working days.

If you have any questions or do not receive a response then please contact  admin@derbyshiretennis.co.uk

Disability Grants 

Disability Grants are funded by the LTA.

The LTA are committed to ‘Opening Up’ tennis with the hope of supporting more disabled people to become part of the future tennis coaching workforce in the UK.  

If you’re disabled and/or have a long-term health condition that has lasted more than 12 months, we can support you on your journey to becoming a tennis coach.  

The LTA new Coach Grant Scheme for Disabled People aims to support up to 50% of your course fee at Assistant or Instructor Level and a maximum of £300 at Level 3. If you wish to discuss this support and/or any reasonable adjustment that you may require on any course, please do get in touch with your local Coach Development Centre or speak to us. 

The LTA is committed to ensuring that our qualifications are accessible for all, which is why it is vital that all candidates where possible outline any reasonable adjustments/or special considerations you may require prior to attending the course. Please use this link to outline to the Coach Development Centre, LTA and Course Tutor the additional support needs that you will require on this course in order to maximise your learning.

The final decision made by the LTA Reasonable Adjustment panel cannot be challenged. 

Please apply here: LTA Disability Grant Application form