Who Can Apply?
 

• Junior athletes enrolled in Texas schools (or homeschool) for the 2025–2026 academic year. Graduating seniors (Class of 2026) are eligible despite age.

• Adult athletes who qualify for The Hartford Nationals adult division may apply for the partial grant option.
   

✅  All applicants must:

• Be a Texas resident

• Have a Paralympic-eligible disability

• Must meet Move United Qualifying Standards 
  (Follow the link and find your sport)

• Register for The Hartford Nationals (follow the link and register, once event is open)

• Submit a training log (minimum of 3 sessions/week)

• Wear Team Texas gear during competitions and ceremonies
   

✅  Additional Criteria for Full Grant:

• Junior athletes only

• Must qualify in 2 track or 2 field or 3 swimming events

• Must have attended 3 qualifying events, including at minimum one of the Texas events: TXP Games and/or Lone Star Invitational 
  (Other qualifying events: Move United Sanctioned Competitions, USATF Meets or School Meets*)
  *School meets (regardless of how many) only count as 1 qualifying meet

 

✅ Athlete Expectations:

• Wear Texas Parasport gear at the event

• Thank Texas Parasport on social media and tag @TexasParasport

• Make 2-3 social media post during the event and tag @TexasParasport

 

ADULTS
Veterans & Military Athletes: You may also be eligible for additional travel and competition support through the Move United Warfighters Program.