--- title: The Next Lap Foundation description: The Next Lap Foundation, in partnership with Bluestaq, funds and supports American world-class athletes beyond the podium. image: https://www.thenextlap.org/hubfs/The%20Next%20Lap%20Foundation%20is%20Helping%20Athletes.jpeg --- [![Next Lap Foundation Logo - White Variation 1](https://www.thenextlap.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Next%20Lap%20Foundation%20Logo%20-%20White%20Variation%201.png?width=200&height=85&name=Next%20Lap%20Foundation%20Logo%20-%20White%20Variation%201.png)](https://www.thenextlap.org) - [HOME](https://www.thenextlap.org) - MISSION - [Our Story](https://www.thenextlap.org/our-story?hsLang=en) - [The History](https://www.thenextlap.org/the-history?hsLang=en) - [Leadership](https://www.thenextlap.org/our-leadership?hsLang=en) - ATHLETES - [Current Class](https://www.thenextlap.org/current-athlete-class?hsLang=en) - [Alumni](https://www.thenextlap.org/alumni-class?hsLang=en) - [Apply for a Grant](https://www.thenextlap.org/apply-for-a-grant?hsLang=en) - [GET INVOLVED](https://www.thenextlap.org/get-involved?hsLang=en) - [A Growing Need](https://www.thenextlap.org/a-growing-need?hsLang=en) - [Sponsorships](https://www.thenextlap.org/sponsorships?hsLang=en) - [Partnerships](https://www.thenextlap.org/partnerships?hsLang=en) - [Donate](https://www.thenextlap.org/donate?hsLang=en) - [CONTACT](https://www.thenextlap.org/contact-us?hsLang=en) # FUELING THE FUTURE OF ELITE ATHLETES The Next Lap Foundation provides direct financial support to U.S. elite athletes across all abilities, allowing them to focus on excellence, not expenses. [OUR STORY](https://www.thenextlap.org/our-story?hsLang=en) [THE HISTORY](https://www.thenextlap.org/the-history?hsLang=en) ## THE NEXT LAP FOUNDATION For many athletes, the pursuit of greatness comes with a heavy financial burden. Training costs, medical bills, travel, and equipment often far outweigh what they earn. ### **We’re here to change that.** The Next Lap Foundation helps close the financial gap by offering annual, no-strings-attached grants to top-tier athletes in the United States. Because the people who represent our nation deserve to be supported every step of the way, in competition and beyond. [OUR MISSION](https://www.thenextlap.org/our-story?hsLang=en) [DONATE TODAY](https://www.thenextlap.org/donate?hsLang=en) ![The Next Lap Foundation Legacies Being Built](https://www.thenextlap.org/hs-fs/hubfs/The%20Next%20Lap%20Foundation%20Legacies%20Being%20Built.png?width=1000&height=563&name=The%20Next%20Lap%20Foundation%20Legacies%20Being%20Built.png "The Next Lap Foundation Legacies Being Built") - ![The Next Lap Foundation Athlete at an Event](https://www.thenextlap.org/hs-fs/hubfs/The%20Next%20Lap%20Foundation%20Athlete%20at%20an%20Event.png?width=1000&height=563&name=The%20Next%20Lap%20Foundation%20Athlete%20at%20an%20Event.png) - ![The Next Lap Foundation Athlete Class](https://www.thenextlap.org/hs-fs/hubfs/The%20Next%20Lap%20Foundation%20Athlete%20Class.png?width=1000&height=563&name=The%20Next%20Lap%20Foundation%20Athlete%20Class.png) - ![NLF 2](https://www.thenextlap.org/hs-fs/hubfs/5-1-1NLF%202.png?width=600&height=338&name=5-1-1NLF%202.png) **$10,000 minimum in grants provided to selected athletes each year.** [LEARN MORE](https://www.thenextlap.org/our-story?hsLang=en) **Your gift helps directly fund athlete grants.** [LEARN MORE](https://www.thenextlap.org/our-story?hsLang=en) **Expanding reach each year through national sponsorships.** [LEARN MORE](https://www.thenextlap.org/our-story?hsLang=en) [SEE HOW WE HELP](https://www.thenextlap.org/our-story?hsLang=en) “Those couple of months having those funds completely floated Courtney. It was monumental.” AGENT FOR PARALYMPIAN COURTNEY RYAN Brant Feldman “Athletes should be receiving more financial support at a time when it is most needed, which is before, not after competition.' MANAGING DIRECTOR, OLYMPICS AND ACTION SPORTS Peter Carlisle ## JOIN THE **MOVEMENT** Your support empowers athletes to pursue excellence and represent America with pride. **Ready to make an impact?** [DONATE TODAY >](https://www.thenextlap.org/donate?hsLang=en) [BECOME A SPONSOR >](https://www.thenextlap.org/sponsorships?hsLang=en) --- [mailto:thenextlap@bluestaq.com](mailto:thenextlap@bluestaq.com) The Next Lap Foundation is a nonprofit corporation organized in the State of Colorado. We have submitted an application to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to be recognized as a tax-exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and are currently awaiting a determination. [![NLF White Logo](https://www.thenextlap.org/hubfs/NLF%20White%20Logo.png)](https://www.thenextlap.org) The Next Lap Foundation 2 South Cascade Ave. Suite 200 Colorado Springs, CO 80903   **[Privacy Policy](https://www.thenextlap.org/privacy-policy?hsLang=en)** ### ABOUT - [Our Story](https://www.thenextlap.org/our-story?hsLang=en) - [Our History](https://www.thenextlap.org/the-history?hsLang=en) - [A Growing Need](https://www.thenextlap.org/a-growing-need?hsLang=en) - [Leadership](https://www.thenextlap.org/our-leadership?hsLang=en) ### RESOURCES - [Contact](https://www.thenextlap.org/contact-us?hsLang=en) - [Donate](https://www.thenextlap.org/donate?hsLang=en) - [Sponsorships](https://www.thenextlap.org/sponsorships?hsLang=en) - [Partnerships](https://www.thenextlap.org/partnerships?hsLang=en) ### ATHLETES - [Apply for a Grant](https://www.thenextlap.org/apply-for-a-grant?hsLang=en) © 2026 The Next Lap Foundation. All rights reserved.