IRONAID COVID-19 Support Fund

The IRONMAN Foundation expanded its IRONAID program in 2020 to specifically focus on serving event communities in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic. The program provides grant funding to health-related nonprofit organizations with COVID-19 response programs.

Purpose: Support health-related nonprofit organizations addressing COVID-19 impacts and humanitarian needs in IRONMAN race communities and beyond.

Geographic Scope: Worldwide, with priority on IRONMAN, IRONMAN 70.3, and Rock 'n' Roll Marathon Series host cities

Award Information:

• Over $500,000 distributed in 2020 to 200 charitable organizations
• Over $400,000 distributed through 2020 to 160 health-related organizations
• Additional 70 organizations received support through Operation IRONAID Nutrition or Face Masks
• Total impact: 230+ organizations, over 2.5 million people globally

Eligible Programs/Focus Areas:

• Personal protective equipment (PPE) and supplies (ventilators, CT/x-ray machines, etc.)
• Housing/homelessness support
• Healthcare initiatives
• Nutrition/food support
• Mental health services
• Domestic violence support
• Care for seniors
• Support for vulnerable individuals in quarantine
• Organizations in areas with poor access to regular medical services
• WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene) initiatives
• Research into SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19
• Support for youth, homeless, seniors, veterans and vulnerable populations

Key Information:

• Established March 27, 2020
• Continued through 2021 and beyond
• Multiple grant rounds distributed throughout the year
• First IRONMAN Virtual Racing Pro Challenge: Foundation matched donations up to $10,000
• TEAM IMF Athletes also contributed proceeds to support fund
• In 2021, first round deadline was March 5 at 11:59 PM ET

Related Programs:

• Operation IRONAID Face Masks: Partnership with Framebridge and Good360 to repurpose new and unused event shirts into non-sterile face masks. Over 40,000 masks distributed to organizations including Professional Firefighters of Arizona, City of San Francisco, Nashville Rescue Mission, and Elliot Respiratory Department in New Hampshire.
• Operation IRONAID Nutrition: Provided nutritional aid to communities

Example Grantees (Round 4, October 2020):
Alzheimer's Association, Honolulu, HI; Back to Eden Fellow Program, Houston, TX; Charity Wound Care Foundation, Rancho Cucamonga, CA; Chattanooga Community Kitchen, TN; Clean the World Foundation, DC; Conquer Paralysis Now, Las Vegas, NV; Des Moines Area Religious Council, IA; Friendship House Roanoke, VA; Fundación Bolivar Education, Ecuador; Girls on the Run Sonoma County, CA; Good Shepherd Food Bank, Auburn, ME; Houston Area Community Services, TX; Luke's House: A Clinic for Healing and Hope, New Orleans, LA; Palmer Home for Children, Hernando, MS; Safe Passages, Oakland, CA; Soaringwords, New York, NY; The Kyle Pease Foundation, Atlanta, GA; YMCA Greater Houston, TX; and many others

Contact:

• The IRONMAN Foundation
• 3407 W Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd Suite 100
• Tampa FL, 33607
• 813-868-5940
• Email: info@ironmanfoundation.org

IRONAID COVID-19 Support Fund Application Process

Application Portal: www.ironmanfoundation.org/ironaid

Eligibility: Health-related nonprofit organizations with COVID-19 response programs

How to Apply:

1. Visit www.ironmanfoundation.org/ironaid
2. Complete online application form
3. Submit by posted deadline (varies by round)

Example Deadline: 2021 First Round - Friday, March 5 at 11:59 PM ET

Application Requirements:

• Organization must be a health-related nonprofit
• Must have an active COVID-19 response program
• Application through online portal

How to Donate:

• Donations accepted anytime through IRONAID website
• Fundraising through TEAM IMF Athletes
• IRONMAN Virtual Racing Pro Challenge fundraising (Foundation matches donations)

Face Mask Request Process:

• Non-profit organizations can apply to receive non-sterile face masks
• Apply through www.ironmanfoundation.org/ironaid
• Partnership with Framebridge and Good360