Outdoor Access Solutions

Paradox Sports

Mission: To foster the potential and strength of individuals with physical disabilities by providing inspiration, opportunities, and specialized adaptive equipment, enabling participation in human-powered sports and defying assumptions about limitations.

Adaptive Outdoor Education Center

Mission: To offer quality year-round outdoor recreational and educational opportunities for people with disabilities of all ages to enhance their quality of life. Activities include rock climbing, alpine skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, hiking, kayaking, fishing, cycling, sailing, Audubon programming, swimming, and arts & crafts.

Maine Adaptive Sports and Recreation

Mission: To promote year-round education and training for individuals with physical disabilities in Maine, developing skills and providing enjoyment through active recreation.

Adaptive Sports Partners

Mission: To empower individuals with disabilities, in the North Country of New Hampshire and Northeast Kingdom of Vermont, by building community, confidence, and skills, through sport, recreation, and adventure.

mPower Athletics

Mission: To engage, entertain, and educate adaptive sports fans and accelerate the discovery of ability through sport.

Move United

Mission: To provide national leadership and opportunities for individuals with disabilities to develop independence, confidence, and fitness through community sports, recreation, and educational programs, striving for equal opportunity in sports and recreation for everyone, regardless of ability.

Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) – Grant Program

Purpose: Funding can cover travel, equipment, and training costs to make adaptive sports participation possible.
Application Period: September – December
Award Notification: April (As of April 5, 2025, the current application cycle is closed, and awards are being announced.)

Athletes Helping Athletes, Inc.

Focus: Provides funding to special needs organizations primarily in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, and surrounding areas. Also promotes awareness and inclusion through school athletic partnerships and community events.

Note: Location-specific to the PA region.

American Alpine Club – Live Your Dream Grant

Purpose: Funds various aspects needed to undertake an adventure (climbing, backcountry skiing, etc.).
Eligibility: Open to everyone, not disability-specific.
Application Period: February 1st – March 31st
Award Notification: May (As of April 5, 2025, the application period has just closed.)

Kelly Brush Foundation (KBF) – Adaptive Sports Equipment Grant

Purpose: Specifically for adaptive sports equipment.
Application Periods & Deadlines:
Spring Cycle: Deadline March 31st (Awarded in May) (As of April 5, 2025, this deadline has just passed.)
Fall Cycle: Deadline September 30th (Awarded in October)
Note: Focuses on individuals with spinal cord injuries, but consider applying if you use a wheelchair due to other neurological conditions.

Spina Bifida Association of Greater New England (SBAGNE)

Annual Empowerment Benefit Program: Provides support for various needs. Currently accepting applications; refer to SBAGNE documents for details and specific deadlines.

Jean Driscoll “Dream Big” Award