Sport Expense and Participation Grants (listed as Sport Expense Grants in the CAF Grant Portal) help cover expenses related to participating in sports, including travel, competition fees, and training costs. These grants are designed to remove financial barriers so athletes with physical disabilities can access opportunities that keep them active, engaged, and progressing toward their goals. 

Eligibility Requirements 

• Open to individuals worldwide with a permanent physical disability 

• Teams, organizations, or groups are not eligible 

• Hearing impairments, intellectual, and developmental disabilities do not qualify 

• Must provide medical verification of disability 

• Must provide 1 year of required financial documentation and letters of recommendation 

Grant Details 

• Maximum award: $1,500 

• May be used for: 

• • Travel to competition (flights, lodging, meals) 

• • Event entry fees 

• • Coaching and training expenses 

• • Small equipment purchases to maintain existing adaptive equipment (e.g., tires, parts) 

Restrictions

Sport Expense and Participation Grant funds cannot be used for: 

• Travel expenses for coaches or additional family members 

• Fuel for distances under 100 miles round trip 

• Extended lodging outside of competition dates 

• Medical or rehab services (PT, OT, chiropractic, massage, acupuncture) 

• Nutrition supplements, uniforms, technology (e.g., FitBits, Apple Watches) 

• Personal expenses not related to sport or competition