April 22, 2026
AUSTIN, Texas – April 22, 2026 – The Hanger Foundation today announced that applications for its 2026 Empowerment and Veteran Grants are officially open. These annual programs provide funding to nonprofit organizations across the U.S. that are dedicated to empowering individuals limb loss or limb difference and other physical challenges.
Since its first grant award in May 2015, the Foundation has donated over $5 million to 205 non-profit organizations to help expand access to care, and uplift individuals facing mobility challenges. Through these grants, the Hanger Foundation continues its mission of creating opportunities that help people live life as fully as possible.
“There are so many important nonprofits out there doing incredible, life-changing work — and we want to help fuel their success,” said Rachel Kubicki, Executive Director of the Hanger Foundation. “As we open up this grant cycle, we are excited to see all of the incredible applications that come in — because every grant we provide represents additional people having the support they need to gain the mobility, independence, and dignity they deserve.”
Grant Information:
- Empowerment Grants support 501©(3) organizations that provide athletic programs, rehab services, adaptive recreation, or community support for those with mobility challenges.
- Veteran Grants aim to help fund organizations supporting military veterans with limb loss, limb difference, or other mobility challenges.
All grants are currently one-year grants only, with funding available to use for expenses and activities that align with the Foundation’s giving guidelines. Grants are not provided to individuals, endowments, or political organizations.
The application deadline is June 12, 2026
For full details, guidelines, and access to the application, please visit hangerfoundation.org/impact/grants
About the Hanger Foundation
The mission of the Hanger Foundation is to empower people with physical challenges to live life as fully as possible. Since its first grant award to Angel City Games in May 2015, the Foundation has donated over $5 million to 205 non-profit organizations. To learn more about the grant process, previous grant recipients, and how you can get involved, visit http://www.hangerfoundation.org.
Contact:
Annie Myers
External Relations Manager
(210) 440-7380 or [email protected]