GIVING EVERYONE ACCESS TO THE EUROGAMES

Outreach Program
Solidarity Fund

Outreach Program

The Outreach Programme aims to promote social inclusion through sport. It is a solidarity fund designed to support athletes who wish to take part in the EuroGames Lyon 2025 but who face political and/or financial obstacles. This programme is part of our commitment to inclusion and diversity.

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 submit your applications together in the same session.

If you are unable to pay the registration fees while awaiting a response, please send an email to outreach@lyon2025.com to obtain a discount code that will allow you to register for free until your application is processed.

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.

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

The support provided by the Outreach Program focuses on assistance in Lyon, as well as travel expenses to and from the event. It may also include administrative help, such as assistance in obtaining or expediting visas. On-site support can include free or reduced-price accommodation, reduced or waived registration fees, and discounts on meals or public transport.
 
EuroGames will reimburse expenses upon submission of receipts. If you are unable to cover the costs upfront, you can request direct assistance from the organizing team.

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.

Contact the "Outreach" Team

The EuroGames Lyon 2025 Outreach Program supports athletes facing political or financial barriers, promoting inclusion through sport. This solidarity fund reflects our commitment to inclusion and diversity.
If you have any questions or need help applying, please do not hesitate to contact the Outreach Program team.

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