2026 Ron Weinert Ability Fund Application

Description of Request
Equipment/equipment upgrades (see guidelines)Sports-specific prosthetics (see guidelines)Sport-specific coaching/training (see guidelines)Race/travel assistance
Please review the eligibility criteria for coaching/competition assistance grants:

Dare2tri does not fund requests for outside coaches, as coaching is a service provided to Elite and Development Team members as part of their agreement.
Dare2tri will consider requests for one-on-one swim lessons, personal strength training, and other similar requests that are beyond the scope of services provided by Dare2tri.

Ability Fund Grants for race/competition assistance are for races other than Dare2tri-supported races (Shamrock Shuffle, Leon's Triathlon, Pleasant Prairie Triathlon, Legacy Triathlon, Chicago Triathlon). Funding requests for Dare2tri-supported races can be made using the race scholarship request form.
Please provide a brief description of your request:*

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Have you applied for funding from other sources? If so, what did you apply for and when do you expect to hear the results?*

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Itemized Cost Breakdown (combine if necessary)
Item 1*
Cost*
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Cost
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Cost
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Cost
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Cost
Total cost of request*
How much, if any, can you afford to contribute?*
Total Request Amount
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For sports-specific prosthetics grants: prosthetist's name
Prothestist's phone number or email address

Essays
Please explain how you would benefit from a Dare2tri Ability Fund Grant. What are your personal and athletic goals, and how will the grant help you to meet them?*

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Please describe your past participation and planned future participation with Dare2tri.*

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Financial Information

All financial information provided will be kept confidential and will be reviewed solely for the purpose of determining your eligibility for a grant. Documentation of income must be submitted directly with the application. The upload portal is a secure connection and all information will be kept strictly confidential; however, please cross out social security numbers or other sensitive information on attached documents. You MUST provide financial information and proof of income in order to be considered for a grant.
2024 or 2025 tax return2025 W-2 and/or 1099Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)Other (specify)
Upload proof of income (PDF or photo acceptable)*

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If yes, where do you attend school?
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If yes, who is your employer?
Annual gross household income, before taxes:*
Please include ALL household income (parent, step-parent, spouse, domestic partner, etc.)
Total number of family members supported by the reported income, including yourself:*
ANNUAL household living expenses (please enter a number for each category. If no expenses in a given category, enter "0")
Rent/mortgage*
Loans*
Childcare*
Medical*
Other*
Total
Number of dependents claimed last year:*
Medical and dental expenses not paid by insurance, including disability-related health expenses (e.g. physical therapy, etc.). Please describe:

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Please describe any financial circumstances you would like the committee to review:

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Certification and attachments
Please list the name of Dare2tri coach with whom you've discussed this request*

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If you have any additional materials you would like to submit for consideration, please upload here.

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I affirm that the information provided in this application is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief. I understand that decisions are made at the discretion of an outside panel given decision-making authority by Dare2tri and I will not hold Dare2tri or its proxies liable for any causes of action arising directly or indirectly as a result of the decisions.
Electronic Signature*
Electronic Signature of Parent/Guardian (if applicant is under the age of 18)
Date*

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Ron Weinert Ability Fund Application