Fall 2025 Grant Cycle

Applications open in October 2025

Grant Opportunities

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Access Grant

For adaptive athletes under 18 years old that want to get into adaptive sports. This grant could cover the cost of:
Basic Equipment, Programs, Camps or Clinics

Apply for an Access Grant Here
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Ambassador

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Running Blade
Recipient

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Running Chair
Recipient

For adaptive athletes with competition aspirations. This program supports athletes with:
Competition fees, branded apparel, and training support

Apply to be an Ambassador
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Adaptive Equipment Grant

For competitive adaptive athletes of all ages who could benefit from upgrading their equipment. This grant could cover the cost of:
Para/Adaptive Sports Equipment

Apply for an Equipment Grant Here

For lower-extremity amputees who would benefit from an activity prosthetic. These donations are geographic-specific to our Unified 5k locations.

Contact Us Here
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Adaptive Fitness
Facility Grant

For fitness facilities that support adaptive athletes. This grant could cover the cost of:
Adaptive Fitness Equipment

Contact Us Here

For duo teams (Team Hoyt, Ainsley’s Angels, My Team Triumph, etc.) who would benefit from their own racing chair and have a demonstrated track record of participating in races.

Contact Us Here

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Timeline

10/6/2025 - Applications Open

11/2/2025 - Applications Close

Week of 12/8/2025 - Interviews Conducted with Finalists

12/22/2025 - Award Announcements

Meet the Review Committee

Additional Funding Opportunities

Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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 Fall 2025 cycle, we ask that you use the funds before the end of 2026.

  • 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’re comfortable doing so, share your story.