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Inspiration by Motion 2026

Support for inclusion in sport and improvement of the accessibility of sports activities. Group A – building barrier-free sports infrastructure (schools, local governments), Group B – material equipment for organizations working with disadvantaged athletes.

Applicants

schools, municipalities, social service centers, non-governmental organizations

Deadline

6. 12. 2025

Amount of support

Group A max. 35 000 € / Group B min. 1 000 € – 5 000 €

Allocation

380 000 €
Inšpirácia pohybom 2026 – ilustračná fotografia

Goal of the call / Description

Supporting inclusion in sport and improving the accessibility of sports activities for all: creating opportunities for inclusive sports, removing barriers to participation in sports activities, eliminating physical barriers at sports facilities according to the principles of universal design, raising awareness of the importance of inclusion in sport, and supporting lasting positive changes in the field of sport.

Eligible applicants

Group A: primary, secondary and high schools in the Žilina Region, cities and municipalities in the Žilina Region, private schools included in the network of schools and educational facilities in the Žilina Region, centers/residential care facilities for social services in the Žilina Region established by the municipality/city/self-governing region
Group B: Non-governmental non-profit organizations actively supporting athletes with disabilities in the Žilina Region

Evaluation criteria

Inclusivity and accessibility

The degree of accessibility and inclusiveness of the project is evaluated (max. 5 points): 0 pts. – the project does not meet the objectives; 3 pts. – basic measures to ensure accessibility and inclusiveness; 5 pts. – highly inclusive, consistently applies the principles of universal design.

Meaningfulness, contribution and sustainability

The meaningfulness, contribution, and sustainability of the project for the community are evaluated (max. 7 points): 0 pts – the project does not meet the objectives; 3 pts – clearly defined objective, positive impact on the community; 5 pts – comprehensively contributes to the development of the local community; 7 pts – exceptionally valuable, strategic, and long-term impact exceeding local significance. The budget amount is not an evaluation criterion.

Schedule

27.10.2025 Announcement of the call
6. 12. 2025 Application deadline
21. 1. 2026 Review and evaluation of applications (December 1, 2025 – January 21, 2026)
15. 2. 2026 Communication of results, signing of contracts (Feb 1 – 15, 2026)
30. 6. 2026 Project implementation and monitoring (Feb 15 – Jun 30, 2026)
15. 7. 2026 Deadline of the final report

Documents

Grant Call – Inspiration through Movement 2026 https://nadaciakia.sk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/inspiracia-pohybom-2026-4.pdf
Supported projects – call results https://nadaciakia.sk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/podporene-projekty_inspiracia-pohybom_2026.pdf
Grant Call – Inspiration through Movement 2026 https://nadaciakia.sk/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Kia-logo-blue-test.pdf
Supported projects – call results https://nadaciakia.sk/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Kia-logo-blue-test.pdf
Barbora Petríková

Program Coordinator

Mon - Fri: 8:00 - 15:30

Inspiration by Motion 2026