International Athlete Grant Application

*2024 applications are now closed

Achilles International is excited to offer the opportunity for Achilles athletes outside of the United States to apply for a $1,500 grant*. The grant is designed to help increase international access to the wider Achilles community and to expand and diversify race opportunities. To qualify for the grant, athletes must have been an active member of their local Achilles chapter participating in regular workouts and competitions for at least one year. 

This individual athlete grant can be used for travel fees to compete in races, race entry fees, new equipment (racing wheelchairs, handcycles, prosthetics), visa fees, and other similar expenses that help you get to the start line.

*Special exceptions only granted for specific equipment requests.

Criteria

If accepted, grantees will be asked to communicate regularly with Achilles International for one year, providing reports including receipts, athletic status (upcoming competitions, race times, number of workouts per week), and any unexpected challenges faced after receiving the funding. Funds will not be directly transferred to athletes, Chapter Leads will receive and distribute the funds accordingly.

How To Apply

Applications are now closed. For more information or questions, contact Arielle Rausin, Director, International Chapters, at arausin@achillesinternational.org.

Typically, applicants are required to:

• Create an account on Rosterfy

• Complete the International Athlete Grant Application

• Provide a detailed budget of how the funds will be used [View sample here]

• Provide a letter of recommendation from your Chapter Lead [View sample here]

The application is available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, German, Norwegian, Mongolian, Japanese, and Italian, the languages of our chapters.