Adaptive Sports Equipment Grant (Challenged Athletes Foundation)

Adaptive Sports Equipment Grant (Challenged Athletes Foundation) is sponsored by Challenged Athletes Foundation. The Adaptive Sports Equipment Grant is part of the CAF Annual Grant Program, created to give athletes with permanent physical disabilities access to the high-quality equipment they need to pursue their sport.

Adaptive Sports Equipment Grant | CAF Annual Grant Program Annual Adaptive Sports Equipment Grants The Adaptive Sports Equipment Grant is part of the CAF Annual Grant Program, created to give athletes with permanent physical disabilities access to the high-quality equipment they need to pursue their sport.

CAF partners with world-class equipment vendors to make more than 90 pieces of adaptive sports equipment available at discounted pricing, ensuring grant funds go further and athletes get the gear they need to excel.

Open to individuals in the U.S. with a permanent physical disability Teams, organizations, or groups are not eligible Hearing impairments, intellectual, and developmental disabilities do not qualify Must provide medical verification of disability Must provide 1 year of required financial documentation and letters of recommendation May apply every 3 years if under 18, or every 5 years if 18 and over Are you an Idaho resident?

Our Idaho grants follow a different application process.

Adults — Equipment Grant Eligibility Last Equipment Grant Award FY18 – Annual – Equipment 2022–2023 Annual Equipment Grant FY19 – Annual – Equipment 2023–2024 Annual Equipment Grant FY20 – Annual – Equipment 2024–2025 Annual Equipment Grant FY21 – Annual – Equipment 2025–2026 Annual Equipment Grant FY22 – Annual – Equipment 2026–2027 Annual Equipment Grant FY23 – Annual – Equipment 2027–2028 Annual Equipment Grant FY24 – Annual – Equipment 2028–2029 Annual Equipment Grant FY25 – Annual – Equipment 2029–2030 Annual Equipment Grant FY26 – Annual – Equipment 2030–2031 Annual Equipment Grant Youth — Equipment Grant Eligibility Age 17 and under as of 3/31 (end of fiscal year) Last Equipment Grant Award Age is 17 and under by this date FY18 – Annual – Equipment 2020–2021 Annual Equipment Grant FY19 – Annual – Equipment 2021–2022 Annual Equipment Grant FY20 – Annual – Equipment 2022–2023 Annual Equipment Grant FY21 – Annual – Equipment 2023–2024 Annual Equipment Grant FY22 – Annual – Equipment 2024–2025 Annual Equipment Grant FY23 – Annual – Equipment 2025–2026 Annual Equipment Grant FY24 – Annual – Equipment 2026–2027 Annual Equipment Grant FY25 – Annual – Equipment 2027–2028 Annual Equipment Grant FY26 – Annual – Equipment 2028–2029 Annual Equipment Grant Equipment grants are highly competitive and awarded to applicants who demonstrate both financial need and a strong commitment to their sport or fitness.

Grants will only be awarded for equipment that is appropriate based on the applicant’s experience level and dedication to their sport.

Adaptive Sports Equipment Grant Details Equipment Through CAF Preferred Vendors Must live in the United States CAF partners with top manufacturers to offer more than 90 pieces of adaptive sports equipment If awarded, you’ll work directly with the vendor to order your equipment and CAF will pay them directly Requests for general mobility or non-sport equipment are not eligible Preferred Equipment Vendors Box Wheelchairs, Carbonbike USA, Eagle Sportschairs, GRIT, Melrose, Per4Max, Power Soccer Shop, RGK, Top End, Unique Inventions, Vesco Metal Craft >>View Preferred Equipment Vendors Guide<< Designed for athletes who need equipment that’s not available through CAF’s preferred vendors Applicant uploads a quote from their chosen vendor in the application If awarded, funds are sent directly to the athlete to purchase the item(s) Same application frequency limits as equipment grants (3 years if under 18, 5 years if over 18) This funding is for equipment offered by vendors outside of our CAF preferred partners Ready to Begin Your Adaptive Sports Journey?

We can provide help every step of the way. CAF Equipment Grant Applicant Guide (PDF) CAF Funding For Equipment Grant Applicant Guide (PDF) CAF Athlete Parent/Guardian Guide (PDF) Frequently asked questions Can I apply for both equipment and participation funding in the same year? No, applicants may only request one category per grant cycle.

Yes. Once delivered, the equipment is yours to keep. What if I need something not offered by CAF vendors?

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