Funding to Make Fitness and Sport Accessible

No — we do ask applicants to list their diagnosis, but we do not require medical proof of disability.

We do ask applicants to share about their financial situation but do not require applicants to submit tax documents or other proof of income. Our goal is to make sure that this grant program has the largest impact possible, so we would prefer to support individuals who otherwise would not be able to access these opportunities due to socioeconomic barriers.

We will start with 1-year contracts and will mutually agree upon ongoing support.

If you have questions as to which grant application is correct for you, email brendan@adaptx.org.

We ask that recipients utilize the funding within the following calendar year. If you are selected during this cycle, we ask that you use the funds before the end of the next year.

We will provide you with AdaptX-branded apparel that we would love for you to wear in your community and in competition. Our marketing team will also work with recipients on strategies to communicate the impact of our grant program and if you are comfortable doing so, share your story.

AdaptX awards grants that cover adaptive sports equipment for athletes who couldn't otherwise afford it, including racing wheelchairs, running blades, sports chairs, mono skis, sleds, and more. Apply through the grant application on adaptx.org/grants. To apply, you’ll need a: personal statement, letter of recommendation, a picture of you training or competing, a quote from an equipment provider, and a written statement on your finances or a previous year’s tax return.

AdaptX grants support individuals with disabilities and the facilities that serve them. Grant categories include basic equipment, camps, or clinics for youth under 18; upgraded sports equipment for competitive athletes; and adaptive fitness equipment for inclusive gyms.

You do not need medical documentation of your disability or proof of income. AdaptX asks about your financial situation and prioritizes applicants who face socioeconomic barriers.

AdaptX grants have funded running blades, racing wheelchairs, Hoyt running chairs for duo teams, sports chairs for tennis, rugby, and basketball, handcycles, mono skis, and sleds. Past grants have also covered accessibility upgrades like ramps and bathroom renovations, physical therapy, and vehicle hand controls.

Running blade and Hoyt running chair grants are made on a rolling basis throughout the year. Our annual grant cycle opens in the fall and awards are announced in December.

Typically not. Most insurers cover prosthetics and wheelchairs needed for daily living but classify sports-specific equipment as not medically necessary. That coverage gap is a major reason AdaptX's grant program exists. Check your own plan, and ask your prosthetist or seating specialist whether an appeal or letter of medical necessity could help.