The Access Fund invites local climbing and anchor replacement organizations to seek funding and support for anchor replacement initiatives at their local climbing areas.
Donor Name: Access Fund
State: All States
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 09/15/2022
Details:
The Anchor Replacement Fund was created to address the growing concerns of anchor failure and the access issues that could result from these incidents. Across the United States, bolts installed in the ’80s and ’90s are aging, and there is an immediate need to address inadequate fixed anchors and increase support for local and national partners leading these efforts.
They fund work that:
- Replaces bolts or fixed anchors on established routes (no new route development or new bolts by volunteers or other parties during replacement events/dates).
- Uses ½-inch stainless bolts where power drills are allowed or ⅜-inch if hand-drilled.
- Demonstrates community support, compatible land use regulations, respect for local ethics and history, and a detailed plan and budget.
- Is in the United States.
Eligibility Criteria
They welcome applications from local climbing organizations and anchor replacement groups.
They do not fund:
- Applications from individuals.
- Bolts for new routes or route development.
- Nonstainless bolts and hangers.
- Anchor replacement projects that fail to address or lack community support, compatible land use regulations, respect for local ethics and history, and a detailed plan and budget.
- Anchor replacement projects outside the United States.
For more information, visit Access Fund.
