International Athlete Grant Application
Achilles International is committed to breaking down barriers to the start line for athletes with disabilities. For many of our athletes, entry costs and organizational challenges can be as daunting as the races themselves. Achilles athletes outside of the United States may apply for a grant of up to $1,500 for the races that occur between now and April 2026 (excluding the 2025 TCS NYC Marathon). This grant can be used for travel costs, visa fees or hotel costs. Each person will only be able to receive one grant per year. However, anyone who applied for a grant for the TCS NYC Marathon earlier this year but were not accepted, can apply for a grant now.
Applications are now open through Friday, August 15 . Selected athletes will be notified of next steps by their chapter leaders by August 31.
Criteria
Athletes must be an active member of their chapter attending at least two workouts monthly. A letter of recommendation from someone (but not your chapter lead) and a detailed budget are required. Please see below for examples.
Applications are due by 5:00 PM ET, Friday, August 15.
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
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 [View sample here]
If you have any questions or need assistance filling out this form, please contact Karen Lewis at klewis@achillesinternational.org.
The application is available in seven languages including English, Spanish, Portuguese, German, Norwegian, Mongolian, Japanese, and Italian, the languages of our chapters.
“I am so happy I got involved with Achilles. They gave me the strength, energy and motivation to believe that I was capable of running my first marathon in 2018. For me, my Achilles family is the driving force behind achieving my mission to complete all six Abbott World Marathon Majors. The support of the Achilles International Athlete Grant was essential for the realization of this dream.”
-Geison Rodrigues, Achilles Brazil