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Micro-grants that pay for the thing between you and the start line: the entry, the drive, the shoes, the coach. Up to R50 000 per cycle, paid against receipts.

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Two runners, one in a headscarf and the Here for the Women's Race tee, smiling at a race village.

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 the money gets you to, and roughly what it costs.

Who we fund

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Summer cycle 2026

    open Placeholder dates
    Opens
    Thu, 01 October 2026
    Closes
    Mon, 30 November 2026
    Decisions by
    Tue, 15 December 2026
    Pool
    R250 000
    Cap per grant
    R50 000

    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
    Pool
    R300 000
    Cap per grant
    R50 000

    High-performance competitors and sports creatives targeting events in July to December 2027.

How it works

  1. 1Check the eligibility list and the open cycle dates.
  2. 2Fill in the five-step application. It saves as you go; twenty minutes is typical.
  3. 3You get a reference number by email straight away.
  4. 4We shortlist at the close of the cycle and may call you for a ten-minute chat.
  5. 5Decisions go to everyone by email. Funded athletes report back after their event; that report is what unlocks the next cycle for them.
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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 the money 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.