USTA South Carolina established a COVID-19 Relief Fund to support tennis professionals throughout South Carolina. The fund was established in conjunction with the South Carolina Tennis Patrons Foundation and more than half of the community tennis associations in SC.
The fund, launched April 3, 2020, offered unrestricted, needs based grants to those eligible professionals. By April 30, 2020, USTA SC had made 123 grants to pros through the state.
USTA SC, SC Tennis Patrons Foundation & Community Tennis Associations to offer Financial Assistance
The public health situation regarding COVID-19 continues to evolve. We acknowledge the difficult decisions everyone faces with the spread of COVID-19 and recognize the concern and anxiety this virus and its consequences create in our communities.
USTA South Carolina, the South Carolina Tennis Patrons Foundation and our South Carolina Community Tennis Associations have created a COVID-19 Relief Fund to provide some financial assistance during this time.
The needs-based financial assistance program will be offered to South Carolina tennis professionals, who make their living in the tennis industry in South Carolina, have been drastically impacted by COVID-19 and are experiencing reduced tennis employment opportunities in South Carolina.
- Awards are $200 maximum (1 award per person)
- Awards granted upon evaluation on a first-come, first-served basis
- Fulfillment of grant will be based on requirements and will be awarded until funds are exhausted
- Application does not guarantee that anyone will receive a payment or benefit
- Applicants must be certified teaching professionals
- Applicants must be Net Generation providers, when applicable
- USTA South Carolina is not responsible if receiving these funds precludes an individual from receiving funds from another source
Application for Financial Assistance
CLICK HERE TO APPLY
If you would like to donate to this effort, click here. PLEASE READ BELOW
- In the box labeled “Dedicate Your Gift” type in: COVID-19 PRO RELIEF
- Donations will be filtered through the South Carolina Tennis Patrons Foundation
- Donations are tax deductible
Thanks to the following SC Community Tennis Associations, which have made a financial commitment to the South Carolina COVID-19 Relief Fund.
- Columbia Tennis League
- Florence Tennis Association
- Grand Strand Tennis Foundation
- Lexington Area Tennis Association
- Lowcountry Tennis Association
- Mid-Carolina Tennis Association
- Public Tennis Inc.
- Spartanburg Area Tennis Association
- St. George Youth Sports League
- Tennis Association of Hilton Head Island
- Upper Piedmont Tennis Association
Helpful links for those tennis professionals with limited income during this crisis
USTA South Carolina encourages teaching pros to stay in contact with their players, and to encourage them to purchase gift cards for future lessons.
The CARES Act Small Business Massive Loan Program
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RD1leagz-To
Learn about Unemployment Benefits in South Carolina
https://s3.amazonaws.com/ustaassets/assets/576/15/unemployment_form.pdf
Apply for South Carolina Unemployment
https://www.dew.sc.gov/individuals/apply-for-benefits
IRS: Coronavirus Tax Relief
https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus
Families First Coronavirus Response
https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/6201
Economic Impact Payments
https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/economic-impact-payments-what-you-need-to-know
US Chamber of Commerce Emergency Loans Guide & Checklist
https://www.uschamber.com/sites/default/files/023595_comm_corona_virus_smallbiz_loan_final.pdf
US Chamber of Commerce Disaster Relief Loan
https://www.uschamber.com/co/start/strategy/applying-for-sba-disaster-relief-loan
Treasury Department
https://home.treasury.gov/coronavirus
Disability Insurance
If you’re unable to work due to having or being exposed to COVID-19 (certified by a medical professional), you can file a Disability Insurance (DI) claim. DI provides short-term benefit payments to eligible workers who have a full or partial loss of wages due to a non-work-related illness, injury, or pregnancy. Benefit amounts are approximately 60-70 percent of wages (depending on income) and range from $50-$1,300 a week.
I am interested in donating to the SC Tennis Patrons Fund in memory of a dear friend, Lin Kolb, who recently passed away. She was an active and dedicated volunteer in USTA and organized Adult and Senior tennis leagues in VA, NC and SC. She worked hard promoting tennis and education. I would like to make sure her husband is contacted about this and other donations you may receive in Lin’s memory (SCTPF was listed in her obituary as a charity she wished contributions be made). No address was given, however.
I see where I can donate online, and if that is the best way to donate, where can I give you Lin’s husband’s name, address?
I look forward to hearing from someone soon.
Many thanks,
Loretta Beckner