The USA Triathlon Foundation is now accepting grant applications from the US triathlon community for 2017. Funding is available for individuals, clubs, teams and organizations to support the sport and open pathways to triathlon for those whom it might not otherwise be possible.
Grants will be awarded to establish or develop programming that supports at least one of the Foundation’s three focus areas: providing support to youth, paratriathletes and US Olympic hopefuls.
Grant proposals are due by 17 March 2017, and selections will be made by 31 March. Each grant proposal is eligible for up to US$5,000 – with the activities and funds to be used in 2017. Grant guidelines and the application can be found on the Foundation’s website at usatriathlonfoundation.org.
“We are excited to award grants once again in 2017 that will help promote triathlon for youth, paratriathlon and Olympic hopeful programs,” said John Cassimatis, USA Triathlon Foundation Trustee and Grant Chair. “Thanks to our generous donors and their support we have been able to award over $150,000 in the past two years and are able to continue our grant program again for 2017.”
The Foundation distinguishes itself in that 100% of donations and gifts received go directly to grants and programming.
The USA Triathlon Foundation was created in 2014 by the USA Triathlon Board of Directors as a separate tax-exempt 501(c)(3) entity. Under the leadership of its Trustees and Committee members, the Foundation serves as a means to create a healthier America through triathlon, and seeks to open up new pathways to the sport through the generosity of donors.
USA Triathlon Foundation operates with the belief that every child should have the chance to participate, every paratriathlete should have the opportunity to compete, and every aspiring elite athlete should be able to chase his or her Olympic dream.
Donations to the USA Triathlon Foundation ensure America’s youth are introduced to the benefits and fun of a multisport lifestyle, athletes with disabilities receive the training, support and gear to be able to participate and excel, and the best aspiring athletes have a pathway to the Olympic Games.
www.usatriathlonfoundation.org
www.usatriathlon.org
