Pillar Grant Program

Geographic Scope: United States (nationwide)

Focus Areas:

• Youth participation in triathlon and multisport
• Access and inclusion pathways
• Olympic/Paralympic development

Eligible Applicants:

• Race directors and event organizers
• Youth-focused coaches and clubs
• Organizations implementing youth programs

What They Fund:

• Innovative approaches to enhancing or creating youth events
• Holistic and sustainable youth programs with culminating races
• Programs with local school district and organizational partnerships
• Programs impacting underrepresented populations
• Expansion of opportunities for junior elite athletes

2023 Funding Priorities:

• Race directors/organizers with innovative youth event approaches
• Youth programs with school district partnerships
• Programs serving underrepresented populations
• Coaches and clubs expanding junior elite athlete opportunities

2023 Awardees: 40+ organizations received grants, including ACYTC (Gainesville, FL), Anacostia Youth Sports Alliance (Washington, DC), C26 (Overland Park, KS), CORE Foundation (Reston, VA), Essex County Triathlon Club (Short Hills, NJ), and many others

Contact Information:

• Email: youth@usatriathlon.org
• Website: usatriathlonfoundation.org

Background:
The USA Triathlon Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and the charitable arm of USA Triathlon. Since establishment in 2014, it has impacted thousands of lives through grants supporting the Foundation's three pillars: (1) Encourage youth participation; (2) Inspire pathways to access and inclusion; (3) Ignite Olympic/Paralympic dreams. Grants are made possible through tax-deductible donations, with 100% of donations supporting the Foundation's mission.

Application Process

Specific application procedures and deadlines were not detailed in the provided materials. However, the Foundation indicates:

• Applications are accepted on a rolling or annual basis with multiple funding rounds
• The 2023 grant cycle prioritized specific focus areas (youth events, school partnerships, underrepresented populations)
• Organizations should contact the Foundation at youth@usatriathlon.org for application guidelines and deadlines

Recommended Next Steps:

1. Visit usatriathlonfoundation.org for current application portal and guidelines
2. Review eligibility requirements and focus areas for the current funding cycle
3. Contact youth@usatriathlon.org with specific questions about application process