IOC introduces $10,000 grant for all future Olympians
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 4:19 PM
Last updated Jun 24, 2026
The International Olympic Committee announced a new grant program that offers $10,000 for each Olympic Games athletes compete in. This initiative, known as the 'fit for the future Olympian grant', aims to support athletes' careers or their transition after competing. A total fund of $140 million will be allocated for each Games, with the first eligible athletes being those from the recent Winter Olympics. The grant will not be available to athletes with anti-doping violations or ethics breaches. The IOC intends to open the application process for the 2026 Olympians at the end of this year, with payments starting in 2027.
- •Athletes can apply for $10,000 per Olympic Games.
- •Total fund amounting to $140 million per Games.
- •Eligible athletes include those from the recent Winter Olympics.
- •Grant excludes athletes with anti-doping violations.
- •Application process for 2026 Olympians to open at year's end.
- 4:19 PMYahoo Sports — IOC announces new grant for all future Olympians
- 4:19 PMBBC Sport — IOC announces new grant for all future Olympians
"Every future Olympian will be able to apply for a grant of $10,000 (£7,600) for each Games they compete in, says the International Olympic Committee.
"Every future Olympian will be able to apply for a grant of $10,000 (£7,600) for each Games they compete in, says the International Olympic Committee.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 24, 2026, 4:19 PMIOC announces new grant for all future Olympians
Every future Olympian will be able to apply for a grant of $10,000 (£7,600) for each Games they compete in, says the International Olympic Committee.
- BBC SportJun 24, 2026, 4:19 PMIOC announces new grant for all future Olympians
Every future Olympian will be able to apply for a grant of $10,000 (£7,600) for each Games they compete in, says the International Olympic Committee.
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