The USA Triathlon Foundation is now accepting applications for the COVID-19 Relief Fund, which will provide financial support to members of the multisport community who have been adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Individuals and organizations may apply for funding, from May 14, through May 31.
The foundation welcomes applications from USA Triathlon-certified race directors and race management organizations; USA Triathlon-certified coaches and clubs; and other individuals and organizations who have been impacted by the pandemic.
Grant funds may be used to support programs and events that have been rescheduled or postponed due to COVID-19, or to create new programs and events that will encourage participation in multisport activities. All requests must help advance the mission of the USA Triathlon Foundation, which is to transform lives through sport by providing opportunities to swim, bike and run.
Complete eligibility information and application materials can be found at usatriathlonfoundation.org. The foundation will make all selections, announce grant funding recipients and distribute funds by mid-June.
The COVID-19 Relief Fund has raised more than US$94,000 to date and is expected to raise US$100,000 by May 17. The first US$20,000 in donations were matched dollar-for-dollar by USA Triathlon CEO Rocky Harris and his wife, Elizabeth Harris (US$10,000), and a combination of the USA Triathlon Foundation Board of Trustees and the USA Triathlon Board of Directors (US$10,000).
“The USA Triathlon Foundation is overwhelmed by the generosity of donors nationwide who have chosen to give back to the multisport community through the COVID-19 Relief Fund and by participating in the USA Duathlon Virtual Run-Bike-Run presented by TOWER26,” said David Deschenes, USA Triathlon Foundation Executive Director.
“Now, we are eager to extend this support to deserving individuals and organizations who have struggled during this crisis. We look forward to helping offset the financial burden that many within our community are now facing, as we all eagerly await the day when racing returns and we can again swim, bike and run.”
Grant applications up to US$5,000 will be considered. The foundation notes that it may not be able to support every eligible request for funding.
www.usatriathlonfoundation.org
www.usatriathlon.org/covid-19
