GIVING EVERYONE ACCESS TO THE EUROGAMES
Outreach Program
Solidarity Fund
Outreach Program
Request support or contribute to the
Outreach program by making a donation
The main goal of the Outreach Program is to provide financial support to those who cannot participate without assistance. This program specifically targets women, TIN individuals (Trans, Intersex, and Non-binary), people from Eastern and Southern Europe, as well as people with disabilities.
The application form will be available once registration opens on November 1, 2024.
Application Process
To apply for the Outreach Program, please complete the application form. This form must include an estimate of expected costs, your motivations, and a letter of support from another party (such as a sports club, a local LGBTIQ+ organization, an employer, etc.). Incomplete applications will not be considered. Support will not be extended to individuals accompanying the applicants. If you are participating as a team or duo and your teammates also wish to benefit from the program, you must each submit individual applications but together in the same session (Nov-Jan or Feb-Mar.).
If you are unable to pay the registration fees while awaiting a response, you can still register and at the end you will be able to indicate that you are applying to the outreach programme and wish to not pay the fees right away. But please note that in case your application is not successful, you will need to pay the fees to validate your inscription or it will be cancelled.
Two application periods will be open. Please note that the following dates and sessions may be subject to change. At the end of each session, all applications will be reviewed, and applicants will be informed after the session closes. For example, applicants from the first session will be notified in February 2025.
The sessions are as follows:
- 1st November 2024 – 31st January 2025
- 1st February – 31st March 2025
If you have any questions or require support, please contact: outreach@lyon2025.com.
Scope of the Application
Eligibility Criteria
The Outreach Program is open to individuals who identify as LGBTIQ+ and wish to actively participate in at least one sport at the EuroGames Lyon 2025.
Those who may not have the financial means to participate can receive support if they are in the following situations:
- Individuals living in Council of Europe member countries (+ Russia and Belarus) where LGBTIQ+ rights are very limited or non-existent. Eligibility will be determined based on the ILGA’s Rainbow Europe Map and Index, which ranks European countries according to their LGBTIQ+ equality laws.
- Individuals from these countries who are currently residing in another country, facing financial difficulties or discrimination due to their migrant or refugee status.
Priority will be given to women, lesbians, as well as trans, intersex, and non-binary people.
Available Supports
Support the Program
To support as many participants as possible, we encourage donations. You can make a donation when registering or directly on this page by clicking the “contribute” button. The organizers of EuroGames Lyon 2025 thank everyone who supports this program.
