Grant Eligibility
Our mission is to support the growth and development of the nation’s top winter sports athletes. We offer financial assistance to elite athletes who are unfunded or underfunded. In some cases, teams or small training groups may also apply through WCDF to raise money.
To qualify for a grant, applicants must be able to demonstrate elite-level athlete status—typically close to or on a national team. Athletes who are progressing along this path may also be eligible. Examples of eligible applicants include, but are not limited to:
- National Team members or invitees
- Development Team athletes
- National Development Group members
- Other elite-level athletes based on international or U.S. ranking
- Athletes with top age-group world rankings
Note: Grant applications must be submitted through the appropriate form linked on each specific grant page (below).
Grant Opportunities:
We currently provide financial support through the following core platforms. Applications for the 2026-2027 season will be open and available from June 1-July 31, 2026.
The ARCO Grant – For promising U16 athletes
The T2 On the Rise Grant – For Alpine athletes ages 16–21
The T2 World Cup Grant – For Alpine U.S. Ski Team members and invitees
Team Support – Funding available for professional Cross Country teams for training and travel support
The WCDF Fundraising Platform – A donor-supported program for athletes, teams, and initiatives with demonstrated financial need
Questions or Fundraising Inquiries?
If you’d like more information about fundraising, how to contribute to WCDF, or how we support athlete-driven campaigns, please contact:
Claire Biesemeyer – claire@worldcupdreams.org
or Alice Merryweather – alice@worldcupdreams.org.