Ability Fund Grant Application (Spring 2021)

Athlete riding a hand cycle.

Through the Ability Fund, Dare2tri provides financial and equipment grants to eligible athletes who have a physical disability or visual impairment. The goal of the Ability Fund is to eliminate the barrier of high-priced equipment, travel, coaching, and race entry fees.

Get the funding you need

Starting Monday, March 22, athletes may apply for grants in one of the following categories:

  • Home workout equipment
  • Indoor bike trainers (i.e. basic or smart trainer setups, dependent on athlete ability level)
  • Adaptive sports equipment
  • Sports-specific prosthetics
  • Coaching & training
  • Race/travel assistance

Eligibility requirements

Eligibility to apply for an Ability Fund grant includes:

  • Active Dare2tri participation in the past 18 months (please review the application guidelines for specific details)
  • Discussion of eligibility with Dare2tri staff and agreement from coach/program staff to write a letter of recommendation
  • Demonstrated financial need

The deadline to submit an Ability Fund grant application is Sunday, April 4.

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