Empowering Lifters.

Changing Lives.

The USPA Powerlifting Foundation is the nonprofit arm of the United States Powerlifting Association (USPA), dedicated to removing financial barriers and creating opportunities for athletes through grants, education, and community support.

Our Purpose.

Removing barriers

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Creating opportunities

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Building Champions

Removing barriers 〰️ Creating opportunities 〰️ Building Champions

From the first training session to the competition platform, lifters face expenses that can limit their ability to meaningfully participate and make progress. The USPA Powerlifting Foundation provides financial support where it matters most. By helping athletes access coaching, gym facilities, competition opportunities, and essential resources, we make “Platform Ready,” a reality.

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our founding.

Founded by Liz Freel, the Foundation believes that powerlifting has the power to build confidence, resilience, and purpose.

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Athlete Voices

  • Current Uplift Grant Recipient (CA)

    I wanted you to know how genuinely grateful I am. What the foundation provides isn’t just financial help... it’s encouragement, validation, and a reminder that people see potential in me even when I struggle to see it in myself. That means more than I can fully express.

  • Former Uplift Grant Recipient (WA)

    The foundation played such a huge part in my life. Not only did it help me financially, it offered me the chance to train seriously, compete, and develop friendships with those who are also dedicated to the sport.

  • Former Uplift Grant Recipient (OH)

    Thank you again for the work you do and for your consideration. I am truly blessed to have had the experience I did with the foundation. It helped during a depressing time in my life, both mentally and financially. I will always be grateful! I’m a much stronger athlete now because of the opportunity you provided.

upcoming events.

Event poster for the USPA SoCal Open Competition in Anaheim, CA

Whether you want to compete, spectate, or join the fun, we’ll be at the Anaheim Fit Expo August 29-30, 2026! Meet our athletes, join our raffle fundraiser, and learn about us!

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Event poster for The Olympia Strict Competition in Las Vegas, NV.

Join us September 25-26, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada! The Olympia Strict Curl is an annual Charity Event for the USPA Powerlifting Foundation.

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