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International Achilles Athlete Grants

ACHILLES FOUNDATION

Foundation Annual Grants for DisabledGrants for Youth Sports

Funding Amount

Varies (covers adaptive equipment, travel, and race entry fees)

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

International Achilles Athlete Grants

Overview: Provides grants to help Achilles athletes with disabilities outside the United States compete in major races and acquire necessary adaptive equipment.

Geographic Scope: International athletes with disabilities (outside the U.S.)

Participating Chapters/Countries: As of 2024, grants awarded to athletes from:

  • Australia (Melbourne)

  • Brazil

  • Colombia

  • Ecuador

  • Germany

  • Japan

  • Mexico

  • Mongolia

  • New Zealand

  • Norway

  • Panama

  • Peru

    • What the Grant Covers:

  • Adaptive equipment purchases (e.g., professional racing wheelchairs)

  • Travel expenses

  • Race entry fees

  • Support for participation in major marathons and races

    • Eligibility:

  • Must be an active member of a local Achilles chapter

  • Athletes with disabilities competing internationally

  • Examples of supported activities: Berlin Marathon, Chicago Marathon, other major international races

    • 2024 Results:

  • 72 grants awarded

    • 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

    Required Materials:

  • Application form

  • Letters of recommendation

  • Evidence of active membership in local Achilles chapter

    • Selection Criteria:

  • Active chapter membership

  • Quality of application and recommendations

  • Demonstrated commitment to athletics

  • Geographic diversity (grants awarded across 12+ chapters)

    • Note: Specific application deadlines, detailed instructions, and submission format not provided in available materials. Contact Achilles International or your local Achilles chapter for complete application details.

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    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    disabledyouth-sports

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