11 Best Grants for All-Terrain Wheelchairs (2026 Funding Guide)
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Eleven grants currently fund all-terrain wheelchairs for adults and kids—including Challenged Athletes Foundation, Kelly Brush Foundation, Move United, Team Possibilities, and others. Each has its own eligibility, award size, and application timing. Insurance rarely covers these chairs, so most buyers piece together funding from one or two grants. Take our quick grant-match quiz below to find your top 2–3.
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Take the Grant Match Quiz →The freedom to roam outdoors shouldn’t be confined by mobility challenges. All-terrain wheelchairs let people with disabilities access trails, beaches, and wilderness that standard chairs cannot. The biggest barrier for most families is cost — and insurance rarely covers these chairs. Good news: a number of grants exist specifically to help.
How to use this list
Some grants accept applications year-round; others have specific windows you’ll miss if you don’t apply on time. Some are for individuals; others fund organizations adding chairs to public parks, nature preserves, and zoos. Each one is a real path to a life-changing piece of equipment.
1. Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF)
Challenged Athletes Foundation
501(c)(3) dedicated to helping people with physical disabilities participate in sports. Since 1994, $178M+ raised, 48,000+ grants awarded across 105 sports. Funds adaptive equipment, training, competition expenses.
- Applications open: September–November
- Grants awarded: April
- Eligibility: Open to any applicant for any product
2. Athletes Helping Athletes (AHA)
Bucks County, PA-based nonprofit connecting special-needs athletes with mainstream student-athletes.
- Applications: Year-round
- Eligibility: Children only
- Funds: Handcycles and similar adaptive equipment
3. Kelly Brush Foundation
Kelly Brush Foundation — The Active Fund
Founded in 2006 by Kelly Brush after her own SCI from ski racing. Provides grants for adaptive sports equipment (handcycles, monoskis, sport chairs). Over 1,800 grants awarded across all 50 states; $15M+ raised.
- Applications open: February
- Eligibility: Individuals with spinal cord injuries
4. K2 Adventures Foundation
Arizona-based nonprofit funding adaptive equipment, prosthetics, and educational/medical needs both locally and globally.
- Applications reviewed: Quarterly
- Max grant: $5,000
- Eligibility: No age limit
5. Move United
Formed in 2020 from the merger of Disabled Sports USA (1956) and Adaptive Sports USA (1967). 150+ local chapters. Member of the US Olympic & Paralympic Committee.
- Resources for both clubs and individuals
6. National Association of Injured and Disabled Workers (NAIDW)
501(c)(3) providing financial aid, advocacy, and support for injured and disabled workers and their families. Grants cover medical bills, adaptive equipment, and other necessities.
- Applications accepted: June 30 — December 31
- Phone: 888-788-NAIDW (6243)
7. Team Possibilities
Operated by Loma Linda University Health (Southern California). Adaptive sports programs, gym memberships, peer mentoring, lifetime free membership.
- Applications accepted: June 1 — August 31
- Eligibility: Individuals with permanent physical disabilities and veterans
8. Wheelchairs 4 Kids
Provides wheelchairs, home modifications (ramps, widened doors), and vehicle modifications (lifts) at no charge to families. Over 1,300 children helped to date.
- Eligibility: Children with physical disabilities
- Cost to family: Free
9. Triumph Foundation
Founded 2008 by Andrew and Kirsten Skinner. Santa Clarita, CA. Keep Moving Forward (KMF) Grants for adaptive equipment, home mods, therapeutic activities. 8,000+ supported, $1M+ in assistance.
- Max grant: $2,000
- Apply: Email info@Triumph-Foundation.org
- Eligibility: Individuals with spinal cord injuries
10. SportsAbilities
Resource hub more than direct grant source — their site lists granting organizations across the US plus calendars for adaptive sports events covering 26 different activities.
- Best for: Finding regional and state-specific grants you might miss otherwise
11. Bronco Wild Fund
Ford Motor Company initiative funded by a portion of profits from every Bronco SUV sold. $1.6M+ in grants awarded for trail cleanups, reforestation, and outdoor accessibility projects.
- Best for: Organizations and parks adding accessible equipment
Need help applying?
If you’re applying for any of these and need a hand, our grant expert and sales rep Kenneth Jardine walks customers through the process all the time:
- Email: kenny@extrememotus.com
- Phone: 801-472-9520
Crowdfunding option
You can also use a crowdfunding site like GoFundMe to raise money for your all-terrain wheelchair. If you launch a campaign, let us know. Email ryan@extrememotus.com and Sam and I will do social media posts, live broadcasts, and videos shouting out your campaign. Our reach across YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok is solid — our viewers love watching Sam’s adventures, and many of them want to help other families experience the same thing.
Frequently asked questions
Will insurance cover an all-terrain wheelchair?
Rarely. Insurance covers everyday wheelchairs but considers all-terrain chairs “recreational.” Most buyers fund their chair through grants, nonprofits, crowdfunding, or out of pocket.
Which grant is easiest to get?
Depends on your situation. Children: AHA, Wheelchairs 4 Kids. SCI: Kelly Brush, Triumph Foundation. Adults: CAF, NAIDW.
How long does the grant process take?
Typically 3–9 months from application to funds.
Can I apply for multiple grants?
Yes — most successful applicants piece together funding from 2–3 sources.
How do I prove medical necessity?
Get a letter from your physician describing how the chair will improve health, social participation, and quality of life.
This list will be updated as we learn about more nonprofits and programs.
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