2026 Western States Adaptive Recreation Program
Grant Overview:
Move United invites eligible Member Organizations in good standing to apply for grants ranging from $5,000 to $10,000 to expand access to trails and other recreational opportunities on public lands for athletes with disabilities across western states.
Grant funding will support programs that help athletes with disabilities access, explore, and enjoy trails and outdoor spaces that may otherwise be difficult to access without adaptive equipment, specialized instruction, or additional program support.
Each funded program must provide a minimum of four days of activity and incorporate adaptive equipment and specialized instruction as needed to create safe, inclusive, and meaningful outdoor recreation experiences.
Eligible activities may include: Hiking, fishing, camping, outdoor rock climbing, cycling, mountain biking, Nordic skiing, snowshoeing and other trail involved pursuits in parks and public lands. Funds may also support trail assessments using HETAP, MUTAP or other emerging measurement technologies.
Who Can Apply?
Eligible Move United Member Organizations must operate programs in one of the following states: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Washington, or Wyoming
Program Details & Timeline
- Grant Period: August 1, 2026 – June 15, 2027
- Final Report Due: Within 14 days of program completion, but no later than June 15, 2027
Program Focus
- Grant funds should support direct expenses for adaptive sports programming.
- Measuring Success Together: Grant recipients will help participants complete a brief impact survey (available in English and Spanish, electronically or in print) to measure:
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- Continued engagement in community-based adaptive sports
- Increased confidence and independence
- Improved social connections
- Enhanced success at school or work
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- Successful projects may be eligible for a grant renewal
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Friday, September 25, 2026 at Midnight (ET)
Questions? Contact: Najeeb Siddiqui at nsiddiqui@moveunitedsport.org
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