# French regional grants for inclusive sports

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/french-regional-grants-for-inclusive-sports
> Updated: 2026-07-28T10:29:30.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

In late July 2026, French financial and biodiversity agencies announced several funding programmes aimed at expanding inclusive sport and sustainable land use. On 25 July, the Caisse d’Épargne Midi‑Pyrénées awarded €37,500 to seven associations in Haute‑Garonne to develop sport projects for people with disabilities, youth and underserved groups. The same announcement included a €535,000 grant from the Office français de la biodiversité and FDJ United to the Réunion‑based Latraksion Péïzane for a five‑year agro‑ecology restoration project.

Three days later, on 28 July, the Regional Committee of Clubs Omnisports Nouvelle‑Aquitaine participated in the Sport Inclusif Games in Mérignac, showcasing parasport and promoting adaptive activities. The event was accompanied by a municipal briefing in Dardilly, where officials outlined plans to expand inclusive sports, notably adapted judo for athletes with mental or psychological disabilities, and pledged support for equipment, facilities and coach training.

Together, these announcements illustrate a coordinated effort by French regional bodies and public‑sector partners to embed inclusion in sport across multiple locales while also supporting environmental restoration initiatives.

## Timeline

### 2026-07-28: France's Nouvelle-Aquitaine and Dardilly Drive Inclusive Sports Programs

Nouvelle-Aquitaine’s committee and Dardilly’s council both advanced inclusive sports in France, promoting parasport at the Sport Inclusif Games and expanding adapted judo for disabled athletes.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/french-regional-and-municipal-initiatives-promote-inclusive-sports

### 2026-07-25: French Grants Boost Sports Inclusion in Haute‑Garonne and Agro‑ecology Restoration in Réunion

French grant programs fund €37,500 for inclusive sports in Haute‑Garonne and €535,000 for agro‑ecology restoration in Réunion, supporting local associations and ecological pilots.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/french-grants-boost-sports-inclusion-in-hautegaronne-and-agroecology-restoration-in-runion

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