How much funding does International Achilles Athlete Grants provide?

International Achilles Athlete Grants provides Varies (covers adaptive equipment, travel, and race entry fees) in funding.

When is the deadline for International Achilles Athlete Grants?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

How often is International Achilles Athlete Grants offered?

International Achilles Athlete Grants runs on an annual cycle.

International Achilles Athlete Grants

Achilles Foundation

Foundation Annual Grants for Disabled Grants for Youth Sports

Funding Amount

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

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: May 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

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Other requirements

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

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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What Achilles Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2024

Grants in 2024: 12
Total given: $2.47M
Median grant: $10K
Range: $7,500–$2.27M

By dollars: California 95%, Massachusetts 2%, New York 2%. Top recipient cities: New York, NY; San Francisco, CA; Chilmark, MA.
100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
50% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

Schwab Charitable · San Francisco, CA

General fund or charitable

$2.27M
Childrens of the Chilmark Preschool · Chilmark, MA

General fund or charitable

$50K
Casey Lee Ball Foundation · Coachella, CA

General fund or charitable

$33K
North County Junior Golf Association (NCJGA) · Oceanside, CA

General fund or charitable

$25K
The Mental Health Coalition · New York, NY

General fund or charitable

$18K