Ironman Foundation: Community Grant Program

Ironman Foundation: Community Grant Program

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: The Ironman Foundation Inc
Last Updated: March 28, 2026

Summary

The IRONMAN Foundation's Community Grant Program aims to create a positive impact through financial support and volunteerism in select communities. Since its inception in 2003, the program has contributed over $60 million to more than 10,000 charitable initiatives worldwide, focusing on athletics, community health, and public benefit. Grants prioritize organizations that foster youth involvement in sports and meet specific community needs, ensuring measurable outcomes from funded projects.

Overview

NOTE: IRONMAN Foundation Community Grants are only available in select communities. George, UT - deadline: April 17, 2025Louisville, KY - deadline: July 24, 2025 Mission The mission of The IRONMAN Foundation is to make a positive and lasting impact through the provision of grant funding and volunteerism. This commitment is realized by offering support to a diverse range of charitable organizations worldwide, including areas such as athletics, community, health, and public benefit. Community Grant Program The IRONMAN Foundation Community Grant program supports organizations within select North American and international race communities. Grant funding provides an opportunity to create positive, tangible change in our race communities and leave the IRONMAN Legacy behind long after race day. Since 2003, over $60 million has been provided through giveback programs led by the IRONMAN Foundation to more than 10,000 local, regional, national and global nonprofit initiatives.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. To achieve its mission, The IRONMAN Foundation extends financial support to programs aligned with its goals. These programs may be initiated by organizations falling under either:section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), ororganizations not covered by section 501(c)(3) of the Code but that use grant funding for the specified charitable mission.

Ineligibility

Grants will not be awarded to applications seeking funds for any private person or group of persons.Grants will not be awarded to applications seeking funds for any direct or indirect expenditures for lobbying or political activities. Applications for funding in communities outside of the selected communities will not be considered for funding.