Olympic Solidarity
Olympic Solidarity’s mission is to provide assistance to NOCs for athlete development programmes, in particular those with the greatest need, so that NOCs can fulfil their responsibilities to the Olympic Movement while adhering to the IOC strategy.
This assistance takes the form of multi-faceted programmes prioritising athletes, but also training of coaches and sports administrators, and promoting the Olympic values.
An Introduction to Olympic Solidarity
For the Olympic Solidarity 2021-2024 Plan, the development and assistance budget approved by the Olympic Solidarity Commission totals USD 590,000,000. There are three support areas available through Olympic Solidarity:
- World Programmes
- Continental Programmes
- IOC Subsidies for Participation in Olympic Games
The World Programmes
The World Programmes cover the five areas of sports development:
1.Olympic Games Universality
- Olympic Scholarships for Athletes
- Team Support Grant
2. Entourage
- Technical Courses for Coaches
- Olympic Scholarships for Coaches
- Athlete Career Transition
- NOC Athlete Commission Activity Grant
3. Sport Development
- Development of National Sports System
- Continental Athlete Support Grant
- Youth Athlete Development
- Refugee Athlete Support
4. NOC Management and Knowledge Sharing
- NOC Administration Development
- National Courses for Sports Administrators
- International Courses in Sports Management
- NOC Exchanges
5. Olympic Values
- Olympic Values Programme
How to Apply
If an MNA is interested in any of the above programmes, you are welcome to contact World Sailing for more detailed information. We can assist with all information and creating applications.
If you are considering making an application, these are made through your National Olympic Committee.