Summer Athlete Support Grants
Funding Amount
Varies
Deadline
August 18, 2026
131 days left
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Summer Athlete Support Grants
Organization: National Nordic Foundation (VT, US)
Purpose: To provide an additional round of funding to support individual summer training opportunities for developing Nordic skiers across the United States.
- United States and international (summer training abroad eligible)
Geographic Scope
- Summer training opportunities
- Offseason program development
- International training partnerships
Focus Areas
- Developing Nordic skiers across the United States
- Athletes who have qualified and participated in NNF Pillar Projects
- Athletes who have qualified for one or more of: - World Juniors and U23 Championships - U18 Nordic Nation's Cup - OPA Cup Trip - National Elite Group Camp (NEG) - National Training Group (NTG)
Eligibility
- Summer training opportunities within the US
- Summer training opportunities abroad
- Offseason program participation
What They Fund
- Not specified in available materials
What They Don't Fund
- Highly organized and creative summer training opportunities have played a crucial part in building a strong development system for US skiing
- NNF aims to expand possibilities for US skiing's offseason program while fostering relationships with the international ski community
- The grant is inspired by the passionate ski community that supports NNF
Background
- Website: nationalnordicfoundation.org
Contact
How to Apply
Application Process
1. Application Timeline: Typically open for approximately 2 weeks in mid-August (e.g., August 7-18)
2. Eligibility Verification: Must have qualified and participated in NNF Pillar Projects
3. Online Application: Submit through NNF website
- Athletes who have qualified for 2023 World Juniors and U23 Championships
- Athletes who have qualified for 2023 U18 Nordic Nation's Cup
- Athletes who have qualified for OPA Cup Trip
- Athletes who have participated in National Elite Group Camp (NEG)
- Athletes who have participated in National Training Group (NTG)
Encouraged Applicants
- Not specifically detailed in available materials
Required Materials
- Qualification and participation in NNF Pillar Projects
- Quality of proposed summer training opportunity
- Alignment with athletic development goals
Selection Criteria
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
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