While WASA provides adaptive sports equipment for your sport or recreational activity of choice, we recognize that sometimes having the perfect fit can make all the difference in your game. In the Grant Corner of this newsletter, you’ll find grants that you can apply for to help you obtain personalized adaptive sports equipment. If you need a letter of recommendation for your application, please contact Emily Oberst at emilyoberst@wasa.org or Erica Wilson at ericawilson@wasa.org. Review all current and upcoming grants below, as well as the Adaptive Rec Hub, where you can filter your search to find grants that meet your specific needs.
Kelly Brush Foundation:
The Kelly Brush Foundation (KBF) is dedicated to making active lifestyles a reality for anyone with a spinal cord injury. Life is better active!
Through the Active Fund, Kelly Brush Foundation provides grants for individuals with paralysis caused by spinal cord injury to purchase adaptive sports equipment. They believe in the power of sport and recreation to foster inclusion and overcome the barriers of paralysis.
Application OPEN until Wednesday, September 23
Challenged Athlete Foundation:
The Challenged Athlete Foundation(CAF) Annual Grant Program helps athletes with permanent physical disabilities access adaptive sports equipment, training, competition expenses, and more. Click the link to learn what funding opportunities are available and what you may be eligible to apply for.
Applications open September 28, 2026 and close November 13, 2026, at 5:00 PM PT
Move United & The Hartford:
Move United, in partnership with The Hartford, is empowering youth and adults with disabilities to achieve amazing things by making adaptive equipment and sports more accessible. The program goal is to make a significant impact in adaptive sports by empowering 60,000 people, including youth and adults with disabilities, to participate in sports and recreation over 10 years.
This grant provides up to $5,000 in adaptive sports equipment to help athletes pursue their goals and reach new heights- on and off the field of play. Click the link below to learn about grant opportunities and deadlines.
