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Support for the thing between you and the start line: the entry, the drive, the shoes, the coach, and a community in your corner.
Are you eligible?
Four yeses and you are in.
- You are a woman or girl aged 16 or over.
- You live and train in South Africa.
- Your sport is trail or road running, gravel or road cycling, mountain biking, triathlon or swim-run, or you document those sports.
- You can name the event, project or programme you are working towards, and roughly what you need to get there.
Who we back
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Development & grassroots athletes
You are getting results locally and cannot afford the entries, travel, accommodation or coaching to reach regional and national competitions.
Covers Entries, travel, accommodation, coaching
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High-performance competitors
You are unsponsored or under-sponsored and chasing international qualifiers. You need a stipend, specialised gear, or medical and nutrition support.
Covers Stipends, gear, medical, nutrition
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Sports creatives & storytellers
You photograph, film, write or podcast women's sport and need accreditation, equipment hire or travel to cover the women's race properly.
Covers Equipment hire, accreditation, travel
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Community clubs & run/ride leaders
You lead or are starting a women's running or cycling group in an under-resourced community and need kit and logistics to keep it going.
Covers Vests, bibs, first aid, logistics
Grant cycles
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Summer cycle 2026
open Placeholder dates- Opens
- Thu, 01 October 2026
- Closes
- Mon, 30 November 2026
- Decisions by
- Tue, 15 December 2026
Development athletes and community leaders targeting events in January to June 2027.
Apply in this cycle -
Winter cycle 2027
upcoming Placeholder dates- Opens
- Thu, 01 April 2027
- Closes
- Mon, 31 May 2027
- Decisions by
- Tue, 15 June 2027
High-performance competitors and sports creatives targeting events in July to December 2027.
How it works
- 1Check the eligibility list and the open cycle dates.
- 2Fill in the five-step application. It saves as you go; twenty minutes is typical.
- 3You get a reference number by email straight away.
- 4We shortlist at the close of the cycle and may call you for a ten-minute chat.
- 5Decisions go to everyone by email. Funded athletes share how it went after their event, and stay part of the community.
Questions athletes ask
Who can apply for a grant?
Women and girls (16 and over) in South African endurance sport: trail and road running, gravel and road cycling, mountain biking, triathlon and swim-run. Four profiles qualify: development athletes, high-performance competitors, sports creatives, and community club or run/ride leaders.
How much can I ask for?
Up to R50 000 per cycle. Most grants are between R8 000 and R25 000. Partial funding is common, so tell us which lines matter most.
How is a grant paid?
Against receipts or directly to the provider (race organiser, airline, shop). We do not pay cash stipends into personal accounts except for documented travel per diems.
Do I need to be a citizen?
You need to live and train in South Africa. Citizenship is not required.
Can I apply again?
Yes. Alumni can apply in any later cycle, and we prioritise athletes who reported back on their last grant.