Since being established in 2014, the USA Triathlon Foundation has transformed thousands of lives through grants to organizations, programs and individuals in pursuit of its mission and pillars to create a healthier United States through triathlon.
We offer three types of grants to foster the growth of multisport: Youth, DEIA (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Access), and Bridget Inspires. Additionally, the multi-year grant Impact Partner Program drives sustainable and scalable impact for organizations dedicated to making positive change in the multisport community.
Together We Thrive: Pathway to An Inclusive Triathlon Community Grant Program #
Cultivating Belonging, Fostering Community, and Enhancing Access
The 2024 USAT Together We Thrive grants, The Community Impact and Endeavor-Tri Grants, celebrated inspiring recipients who are making a difference in their communities through triathlon and multisport access.
We can't wait to receive your applications!
Questions? Email the USA Triathlon DEIA Manager, Megan Zablock at megan.zablock@usatriathlon.org
The 2024 Community Impact Grant was awarded to i-tri, a free program for middle school girls and non-binary youth in Eastern Long Island, NY. i-tri offers mentorship, resources, and training to empower participants through triathlon.
Requirements for consideration of this grant include:
- Organizations with a proven history in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Access
- These organizations have existing programs and are looking to take their work to the next level and have even bigger impact
- These are organizations that have been in existence for 3 or more years
More information on the 2025 Community Impact Grant is coming soon!
The 2024 Endeavor-Tri Grants were awarded to three organizations: 1) I Challenge Myself, bringing triathlon opportunities to New York City schools to inspire physical and academic growth; 2) Wayland Water Warriors, a swim and safety program for METCO students in Boston and now including triathlon training in their programming; and 3) Clermont Triathlon Club, committing to helping local youth experience their first multisport race.
Requirements for consideration of this grant include:
- Organizations that want to “Tri” something new to help others gain access to multisport!
- Organizations with a solid idea and detailed plan to launch an initiative to enhance DEIA impact within their existing organization
- New organizations with a detailed plan and purpose of growing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Access in Triathlon
More information on the 2025 Endeavor-Tri Grant is coming soon!
I wasn't an athlete before my injury, but now I am an athlete and a triathlete!
Bridget Inspires Grant#
The Bridget Inspires Grant supports young female triathletes and honors Bridget Dawson, who was a world-class triathlete who made a significant impact on the growing sport and was admired by many in the community.
In conjunction with the USA Triathlon Foundation, the Bridget Inspires Grant will award $5,000 to young women for the 2025 competition year.
Eligibility criteria for the grant for individuals:
- Female athletes 25 years of age and younger
- Funds may be used to offset cost for young women participating in the sport of triathlon (equipment cost, travel cost, event registration cost, coaching cost)
- Must complete Safe Sport Training
- Special consideration given to athletes/organizations located in the USA Triathlon Western region and the state of Iowa
Eligibility criteria for the grant for organizations:
- Organization must use the funds in programmatic support for young female athletes and programs focused on young female athletes
- Organization lead must complete Safe Sport Training
- Special consideration given to athletes/organizations located in the USA Triathlon Western region and the state of Iowa
Bridget's family looks forward to contributing to the selection process, and reading through applications that align with her spirit.
Bridget Dawson was a world-class triathlete who made a significant impact on the growing sport and was admired by many in the community. The word "inspiring" has been most commonly used to describe Bridget since her passing, and the goal of this grant is to extend her inspiration beyond her achievements and coaching. Bridget raced with grace, confidence, strength, and a quiet fierceness that made her a champion in the sport, as well as a mentor and friend to the entire community. Her drive and vitality will live on through the young women whose athletic goals will be supported from this fund.
2024
2023
- Why Community – Vancouver, Washington
- Dialed Juniors Triathlon Team – Camas, Washington
2022
- Mary Cain – New York, New York
- Dialed Juniors Triathlon Team – Camas, Washington
- Swim Bike Run 4 Equality Foundation – San Antonio, Texas
Thanks to the Bridget Inspires Grant we are able to provide services and support for our young female triathletes. Their kindness and generous grant will keep these young people active and moving towards successful futures.
USA Triathlon Foundation Grants#
2025 Applications not yet open, more info coming soon.
2024
- TCMTriSquad – Santa Cruz, California
- MC Elite – Laurel, Maryland
- Barn Junior Racing Team - Hartland, Wisconsin
- Birmingham Area Multisport – Birmingham, Alabama
- SBR Elite Youth Triathlon Team – TriKC – Overland Park, Kansas
2023
- ACYTC – Gainesville, Florida
- AME Coaching – Cape May, New York
- Anacostia Youth Sports Alliance – Washington, D.C.
- Colon Community Outdoor Enrichment – Colon, Michigan
- CORE Foundation – Reston, Virginia
- East Coast Triathlon Festival – Richmond, Virginia
- Evergreen Triathlon LLC – Allentown, Pennsylvania
- Findlay YMCA Youth Triathlon – Findlay, Ohio
- Flatland Cup Tri – Des Moines, Iowa
- Georgia Multisports – Marietta, Georgia
- Green Bay Multi Sport Youth Team – De Pere, Wisconsin
- Harrison Elementary – South Bend, Indiana
- Healthy Buffalo – Buffalo, New York
- Jenny Lee Tri Cup – Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania
- Kids That Tri Cleveland – Cleveland, Ohio
- Lightning Warriors – Edgewood, New York
- Live Red Foundation – Henrico, Virginia
- Miami Kids Triathlon – Hallandale Beach, Florida
- Multisport Madness Kids, Inc. – Dundee, Illinois
- Pat Griskus Triathlon Series – New Preston Marble Dale, Connecticut
- Pleasant Prairie Cup Triathlon – Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin
- Set Up Events Greenville – Greenville, South Carolina
- Silicon Valley Triathlon Club – Cupertino, California
- Silver Lake Triathlon (HS) Club – Silver Lake, New York
- Southern Colorado Runners/Triathlon Club - Pueblo, Colorado
- Race4Chase – Sandy Hook, Connecticut
- Rochester Area Triathletes Inc. (RATs) – Rochester, New York
- TCMTriSquad – Scotts Valley, California
- Team Live Grit (DBA Live Grit SOARS) – Chicago
- Team Thrive – Nationwide
- Triumph Today Coaching – Iowa City, Iowa
- YMCA of Austin – Austin, Texas
2022 (combined with DEIA Grant recipients)
- Erika Ackerlund – Helena, Montana
- Beyond Barriers Athletic Association – Redwood City, California
- Jocelyn Bonney – Sandy, Utah
- CFL Tri Club – Orlando, Florida
- Owen Cravens – Cave Creek, Arizona
- Deborah Chucoski – Corning, New York
- Clermont Triathlon Club – Clermont, Florida
- Carson Clough – Charlotte, North Carolina
- CMAK Sandy Hook Memorial Foundation – Newton, Connecticut
- Dare2tri Paratriathlon Club – Chicago, Illinois
- Jeff Davis – Pinson, Alabama
- Dirk M. Van Doren – Triathlon Over Cancer – Hobe Sound, Florida
- Adoh Doherty – Tauton, Massachusetts
- Marc Dubrick – Glen Ellyn, Illinois
- Exceeding Expectations Foundation – Cathedral City, California
- Filipino American Triathlon Club – Millburn, New Jersey
- Annie Fuller – Ludington, Michigan
- Gaylord Hospital – Wallingford, Connecticut
- James Gilliard – Naperville, Illinois
- Erik Hultquist – Scottsdale, Arizona
- Guilford College Women's Triathlon – Greensboro, North Carolina
- Hawaii Triathlon Center Club – Honolulu, Hawaii
- McClain Hermes – Gainesville, Georgia
- HSTriClub – Lake Saint Louis, Missouri
- iCAN Junior Triathlon Club – Fresno, California
- Inspirational Triathlon Racing Internationals – East Hampton, New York
- International Association of Black Triathletes – Middle River, Maryland
- JUST TRYAN IT – Bethesda, Maryland
- Leah Kaplan – Spokane, Washington
- Katz JCC – Cherry Hill, New York
- Kids That Tri Cleveland – Cleveland, Ohio
- Leon's Triathlon – Hobart, Indiana
- Gabrielle (Broschard) Lumkes – Burlington, Vermont
- Matthew McGoey – New Windsor, Maryland
- Chase McQueen – Altadena, California
- Maikol Monsalve – Miami, Florida
- Griffin Morgan – Tempe, Arizona
- Newberry College Triathlon Team – Newberry, South Carolina
- Cahin Perez – Christiana, Tennessee
- Emelia Perry – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Pillars of Promise – Pensacola Beach, Florida
- Precision Multisport – Evanston, Illinois
- Queens University of Charlotte – Charlotte, North Carolina
- Liberty Ricca – Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Ridgewood Tri Athlete / Team RTA – Ridgewood, New York
- Gina Sereno – Los Angeles, California
- Michael D. Smith – McKinney, Texas
- Southern California Committee for the Olympic Games – Santa Monica, California
- Special Compass – Pembroke Pines, Florida
- Team CJ for Autism – Lewisburg, Pennsylvania
- TeamE Multi Sport – Bentonville, Arkansas
- TriLatino Triathlon Club – Bronx, New York
- Tri-Masters Sports Initiative Programs – Chicago, Illinois
- UCLA Triathlon – Oceanside, California
- Women On Wheels – Manchester, Connecticut
The impact this program has on the kids’ experiences allows them to learn tough life lessons and develop mental strength and courage, which will be applied on and off the race course.