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Cordani Family Grant Program

ACHILLES FOUNDATION

Funding Amount

Up to $6,000 (Breaking Barriers Grants); standard grants vary

Deadline

August 18, 2026

70 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Cordani Family Grant Program

Overview: Provides funding to help athletes with disabilities reach the start line of their dream races. In its inaugural year (2025), the program awarded over $125,000 to over 110 athletes.

Funder Background: Founded by David Cordani, Chairman and CEO of The Cigna Group, who has been a dedicated supporter of the Achilles Freedom Team since 2009. He has raced alongside veterans as a guide in multiple marathons and involved his children as guides in 5K and 10K events.

Geographic Scope: United States-based athletes

Focus Areas:

  • Funding destination races and race experiences

  • Supports civilian Achilles athletes across the United States

  • Eligible races include Achilles Marathon Tour races, 5K events, ultramarathons, and other athletic adventures (e.g., Mount Kilimanjaro summit)
  • Award Tiers:

  • Breaking Barriers Grants: Up to $6,000 for exceptional athletes selected to undertake a once-in-a-lifetime race adventure with their athlete-guide team

  • Standard grants: Amount varies based on application
  • What the Grant Covers:

  • Race entry fees

  • Travel costs

  • Guide coordination and support

  • Adaptive equipment needs
  • Eligibility:

  • Must be an active member of an Achilles International chapter

  • U.S.-based athletes with disabilities

  • For Breaking Barriers Grants: Demonstrated athletic ambition, resilience, partnership, and courage
  • Contact Information:

  • Achilles International

  • Address: 57 W 57th Street, Suite 1702, New York, NY 10019

  • Phone: (212) 354-0300

  • Email: info@achillesinternational.org

  • Website: http://www.achillesinternational.org/
  • How to Apply

    Application Process

    Application Timeline:

  • 2026 applications are now closed

  • Results will be communicated in late February

  • For 2027, applications open on a rolling basis (specific dates not provided in materials)
  • For Travel Race Grants (as of August 2025):

  • Applications open to U.S. based athletes through August 18 annually
  • Required Materials:

  • Application form

  • Letters of recommendation

  • Demonstration of active membership in local Achilles chapter
  • Selection Criteria:

  • Athletic ambition

  • Resilience and courage

  • Partnership with guide/support team

  • Commitment to breaking barriers
  • Note: Specific application questions and detailed submission instructions not provided in available materials. Contact Achilles International directly for full application details.

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    Fields of Work

    disabledyouth-sports

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