Elite Athlete Development Grant
Overview: The USA Track & Field Foundation's Elite Athlete Development Grant Program supports post-collegiate track and field athletes pursuing world-class performances and Olympic representation.
Geographic Scope: United States
Focus Areas:
Elite track and field athletes across all eventsAthletes pursuing Olympic Games qualification and representationSupport for athletes in throwing events (via John W. James Endowment)
Eligibility Requirements:
Post-collegiate track and field athletesMust meet minimum performance standardsMust demonstrate financial needAthletes must be USATF eligible
Funding Support:
Training costs and coaching feesTravel to competitionsHealth insuranceInjury care and preventionOlympic qualifier bonus pool available ($50,000 total divided among grantees who qualify for Olympic Games)
Program Features:
Career counseling and mentoring through Elite Athlete Mentoring ProgramJob placement assistanceParticipation in Run With US! programOver 100 athletes supported since program inceptionMany recipients have gone on to compete and medal at Olympic Games, World Championships, Pan American Games
Contact Information:
Tom Jackovic, Executive Director: (412) 398-2484 or tjackovic@usatffoundation.orgAddress: C/O D.T. Moore & Company, 217 N Lincoln Ave, Salem, OH 44460EIN: 37-1433733