The document provides statistics on grants distributed by the Challenged Athletes Foundation in 2014. A total of $3,137,146 was distributed in 1,469 grants. The largest portions of grants were for cycling/handcycling (89 grants), triathlon (106 grants), and wheelchair basketball (223 grants). Equipment such as sports chairs, bicycles, handcycles, and prosthetics comprised 47% of the total grant amount. Competition expenses made up the other 53% and included events in archery, beep baseball, blind bowling, and more. The majority of applicants and grant recipients had incomes under $60,000 and were male between the ages of 18-35.

1. 2014Aerial Dance 1
Alpine Skiing 45
Archery 20
Ballet 1
Baseball 3
Basketball 19
Beep Baseball 40
Billiards 1
Blind Bowling 36
Boccia 2
Cross Fit 4
Curling 4
Cycling 89
Duathlon 2
Equestrian 8
Figure Skating 1
Fishing 2
DISTRIBUTIONBYSPORT
TotalDistribution:1,469
Fitness Training 139
Football 2
Goalball 4
Golf 12
Gymnastics 2
Handcycling 136
Hiking 2
Hockey 8
Hunting 1
Kayaking 9
Kite Surfing 1
Marksmanship 8
Martial Arts 8
Motocross 3
Off Road Racing 1
Outrigger Canoe 5
Para Bobsled 1
Powerlifting 3
Power Soccer 34
Rock Climbing 8
Rowing 3
Running 83
Sailing 5
Scuba Diving 7
Sitting Volleyball 7
Skydiving 2
Sled Hockey 15
Snowboarding 12
Soccer 9
Softball 3
Speed Skating 1
Summer X-Games 1
Surfing 3
Swimming 40
Triathlon 106
Table Tennis 4
Tennis 2
Track & Field 84
Waterskiing 6
WCMX 6
Weightlifting 1
Wheelchair Racing 38
Wheelchair Fencing 9
Wheelchair
Basketball 223
Wheelchair Rugby 75
Wheelchair Tennis 50
Wheelchair
PowerHockey 2
Wrestling 1
X-Country Skiing 4
Yoga 1
Zumba 1
1,664
Applicat
ions Received:
Grants
Approved:
1,469
53% first time
applicants
2014 Total Amount Distributed: $3,137,146
Distribution by Income
Under $20,000 47%
$20,000-$40,000 24%
$40,000-$60,000 15%
Over $60,000 14%
Archery Competitions 2
Beep Baseball Competitions 40
Blind Bowling Competitions 33
Coaching/Training 149
Cycling/ Handcycling Competitions 25
Marathon 9
Misc. Competitions 81
Power Soccer Competitions 27
SDTC 20
Wheelchair Tennis Competitions 21
Track & Field Competitions 56
Triathlon Events 47
VA Events 33
Water Sports Events 30
Wheelchair Basketball Competitions 38
Winter Sports 30
YMCA Memberships 135
Competition Expenses
(53% of total grants) 776
All-Court Chairs 16
Basketball Chairs 166
Bicycles 58
Handcycles 114
Hockey Sleds 2
Misc. Equipment 99
Mono-Skis and Sit-Skis 10
Prosthetics 89
Quad Rugby Chairs 52
Racing Chair 41
Racing Wheels 18
Tennis Chairs 23
WCMX Chairs 5
Equipment
(47% of total grants) 693
Type of Grants Distributed
GRANT DISTRIBUTION®
Distribution
By Age and Gender
Under 18 21%
18-35 46%
36-55 28%
Over 55 5%
MALE 72%
FEMALE 28%

2. US: 92% Internationa
l:8%
29 Coun
triesRepresented
Geographical
Distribution
26
First-Time
Grantees
(48%)
$165,069
Amount
Distributed
54
Grants
Distributed
Project N.Ex.T:
(New Expectations Today) CAF’s San Diego
County mentorship program that connects physically
challenged mentees with similarly challenged mentors.
First-Time
Grantees
(37%)
$368,500
Amount
Distributed
Operation Rebound:
190
Grants
Distributed
A CAF program that provides support for American
military personnel, veterans and first responders
with permanent physical disabilities.
89
155
58
Bicycles
*Single & Double Rider
Handcycles
and Racing
Chairs
262
Sports Chairs
*Basketball, Rugby,
All-Court, Tennis
Prosthetic
Components
Equipment Highlights
ABOUT THE CHALLENGED ATHLETES FOUNDATION
The Challenged Athletes Foundation®
(CAF) is a world leader in helping individuals with physical challenges get involved – and stay involved –
in sports. CAF believes that participation in sports at any level increases self-esteem, encourages independence and enhances quality of life.
Since 1994, more than $53 million has been raised and over 9,500 funding requests from challenged athletes in all 50 states and dozens
of countries have been satisfied. Additionally, CAF’s outreach efforts reach another 60,000 individuals each year. Whether it’s a $2,500 grant for a
handcycle, helping underwrite a carbon fiber running foot not covered by insurance, or arranging enthusiastic encouragement from a mentor
who has triumphed over a similar challenge, CAF’s mission is clear: give those with the desire to live active, athletic lifestyles every opportunity to
compete in the sports they love. To learn more, log on to www.challengedathletes.org or call 858-866-0959.
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