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Move United Low Income Youth and Young Adults (Ages 16-29) Program Grant

Move United Low Income Youth and Young Adults (Ages 16-29) Program Grant

Every young person deserves the chance to discover their potential through adaptive sports. Move United is thrilled to announce grant funding for member organizations serving low-income youth and young adults with disabilities. Whether you’re launching winter skiing adventures or summer water sports, this grant supports initiatives that create lasting connections and skills. These grants will fuel programs that use innovative adaptive sports projects to build confidence and leadership skills in young adults.

Move United invites Member Organizations to apply for grants for low income youth and young adult programs.

Grant Overview:

Eligible organizations can apply for grants ranging from $3,000 to $10,000 for program serving low-income youth and young adults with disabilities, ages 16-29. Programs should engage participants throughout the grant period (ongoing activities). Both new applicants and returning grant recipients are welcome.

Who Can Apply?

Eligible States: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming

Program Details and Timeline

Apply today and help us build a more inclusive sporting community where every athlete can thrive.

  • Grant Period: May 15, 2025 – February 15, 2026
  • Report Due: Within 14 days of program completion, no later than February 28, 2026
  • Program Focus: Direct expenses for adaptive sports programming that wouldn’t be possible without grant support. Adaptive sport leadership programs for young adults.
  • Measuring Success Together: Grant recipients will help participants complete a brief impact survey (available in English and Spanish, electronically or in print) to measure:
      • Continued engagement in community-based adaptive sports
      • Increased confidence and independence
      • Improved social connections
      • Enhanced success at school or work
  • If you received funding previously: Share how renewal support will expand capacity and create additional opportunities.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

Friday, June 13, 2025 at Midnight (ET)

Questions? Contact: Najeeb Siddiqui at nsiddiqui@moveunitedsport.org