The World Olympian Association (WOA) 2026 Grants programme is now open. Olympians can apply for funding for projects run through your NOA which either benefit your fellow Olympians or promote physical activity in your community. Click Here for more information on how to apply for 2026 WOA Grants programme
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Year after year the WOA offers Olympians opportunities in many ways, islandstats.com has contacted several olympians to ask if they have been informed of any opportunities available and the clear answer is NO.
NOAs can also apply for the annual Development Grant. See the end of this story for more details.
Here are a few examples of WOA funded projects delivered by NOAs and Olympians in the past.
The Zambia NOA focused on sustainable impact and promoted health and fitness through sport in a project run for over 130 disadvantaged, vulnerable, and refugee children.
Female Olympians in Japan gathered for a programme aimed at tackling gender disparity through capacity building and strengthening of networks of current and future female board members and leaders in sport.
Nepal Olympians Association brought Olympians back to their roots, inspiring students from their rural home districts. Sharing their personal stories pursuing Olympic glory, the Olympians paved the way for future generations to pursue excellence regardless of their background.
For more inspiring stories on how WOA grants and NOA projects made a difference, please check out the Best Practice page on our website. If you would like to submit a Best Practice, please use this submission form.
WOA Service to Society and Service to Olympians grant applications will close on June 31st 2026 at 1700 Lausanne time (CET).
Development Grant applications are also now open for NOAs. NOAs can apply for this $1,000 grant for either or both 2025 and 2026. The funding for the Development Grant is limited and offered to NOAs on a first-come-first-serve basis. If you have any questions please email info@thewoa.org or contact your Development Officer.
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