PLATFORM READY GRANT

The Platform Ready Grant is a one-time financial award for powerlifters who need help paying for USPA meet expenses.
This grant can include funding for the following:

1. Powerlifting gear including knee wraps/sleeves, wrist wraps, belts, etc.
2. USPA membership fee
3. USPA meet entry fee
4. Other meet specific expenses

REQUIREMENTS

1. Financial need
2. Recommendation letter
3. Completion of application
4. Interview
5. Volunteering at a local or national meet

Hailing from Hawaii, Allen Mahoe III is a recent recipient of the Platform Ready Grant. With our support, he competed at the 2023 Drug-Tested Nationals in Las Vegas, NV. 

Michael Long is a recipient of the Uplift Grant. With our support, he receives mentorship, educational resources, and all-inclusive funding for competitions and training. Through the Uplift Grant, he competed at the 2023 Drug-Tested Nationals in Las Vegas, NV.

UPLIFT GRANT

The Uplift Grant is solely reserved for individuals who would be unable to train and compete in the USPA without our support. This grant is awarded to powerlifters seeking continued mentorship and access to training and competition in the USPA. 
This grant may include funding for the following:

1. Monthly coaching
2. Monthly gym membership
3. Powerlifting gear including knee wraps/sleeves, wrist wraps, belts, etc.
4. USPA membership fees
5. USPA meet entry fees
6. Other meet specific expenses, including travel, lodging, gas reimbursement, etc. 

REQUIREMENTS

1. Financial need
2. Recommendation letter
3. Completion of application
4. Interview
5. Bi-monthly volunteering at local/national level meets
6. Monthly survey submission
7. Commitment and communication

Disclosures

There will be no unlawful discrimination based upon a person’s sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, race, color, creed, national origin, veteran status, marital status, religion, political affiliation, disability, perceived disability, personal appearance or any other legally protected characteristic.

Applications

USPA Powerlifting Foundation Grants:

• Eligibility: USPA powerlifters demonstrating a financial need with complete applications. 
• Application Window: 10/1/2023 - 12/31/2023 

Note: Our Grants are not comparable to company sponsorships.
If you are unsure which grant to apply to - contact anne@uspapowerliftingfoundation.org
Platform Ready Grant Application
Uplift Grant Application