Athlete Grant Program
The SimiSleighs Foundation Athlete Grant program helps female athletes training to represent their country at the Olympic or Paralympic Games by providing financial support for training and competition expenses, meaningful personal and professional development experiences, and access to a global network.
The 2023-2024 SimiSleighs Foundation Athlete Grant program application is closed. Subscribe to the SimiSleighs Foundation newsletter to stay up to date on when the 2024-2025 application is available, as well as all the latest news, events, how to get involved and more.
ATHLETE GRANT PROGRAM BENEFITS
Financial Support
Each individual grantee will be granted an award of up to $10,000 USD to pay for costs associated with athlete training and competition expenses.
Personal and Professional Development
Grant recipients receive individual and group coaching and skills development training.
Leadership Development
Access to highly curated programming designed to strengthen and enhance athletes’ ability to lead.
Support Networks
Athletes expand their global network by connecting with other athletes and opportunities to connect with expert volunteers, world-class specialists, innovators and leadership coaches.
We're looking for female athletes from every corner of the world who are changing the game on and off the field of play. They're deeply dedicated athletes who are equally passionate about fueling positive change in the world. They are rising leaders, bold thinkers, curious minds with authentic voices, poised to write their own history. They're dreaming of their place on the podium and how it can serve as a vehicle for changing the world.
READY TO LEVEL UP WITH THE ATHLETE GRANT PROGRAM?
ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS MUST DEMONSTRATE THAT THEY MEET THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA
Female athletes who are currently on an active National Team and/or training to represent their country at the Paris 2024 Olympic or Paralympic Games or Milano-Cortina 2026 Olympic or Paralympic Games.
Consistent display of a high level of athletic performance and good sportsmanship.
Have not been convicted of a doping offense or sanctioned for actions contrary to the standards of sporting ethics as established by the Olympic Charter, the International Olympic Committee, (IOC), International Paralympic Committee (IPC), the National Olympic Committee (NOC) or National Paralympic Committee (NPC).
Commitment to improving their communities and the world through sport.
Applicants must be fluent in English as this is essential to successfully participating in the program.
Willingness to full participation in holistic annual programming which considers physical, mental and social needs of female athletes.
At least 18 years of age as of January 1, 2023.
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The SimiSleighs Athlete Grant Program is not currently accepting applications. To receive news and updates on future programs, events, how to get involved and more, sign up for our newsletter.