Pillar Grant Program

Pillar Grant Program

Funder: USA Triathlon Foundation

Status: Active grant program with annual funding cycles

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.