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The World Cup Dreams Foundation, a non-profit organization that supports alpine, and cross-country skiers*, is now accepting applications for three grants for the 2024/2025 season.the Arco grant targets u16 who are on a competitive trajectory, The T2 On the Rise grant targets junior racers who are climbing the ranks and the T2 World Cup Grant targets U.S. Ski Team athletes and invitees.

*Please note for the 2024/25 grant process WCDF will be supporting X-country athletes through our team grant platform.

The T2 On the Rise Grant’s (T2 OTR Grant) goal is to assist those athletes on the cusp of getting to the next level of elite racing. In order to be eligible for a WCDF On the Rise grant, athletes must meet the following requirements:

1. Birth Year 2003-2008
2. US Alpine Athlete not on the National Team
3. Rising Athlete 

4. Passionate about achieving your ski racing dreams and mentoring younger generations as part of the WCDF team

5. Illustrate financial need

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 The T2 World Cup Grant’s (T2 WC Grant) goal is to assist American National Team athletes. The World Cup Dreams Foundation will allocate funds to cover expenses associated with elite Alpine ski racing. 

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In order to be eligible for a WCDF/T2 World Cup Grant, athletes must meet the following requirements:

 

  1. Named U.S. Ski Team Alpine Athletes B-D Team and independent/invitees World Cup athletes.

The ARCO Grant, within the WCDF umbrella, strives to provide merit and needs-based support while driving systemic reform in ski racing. Our mission is to identify U16 athletes with exceptional performance, indicating potential for international competitiveness and future eligibility for "On The Rise" and "World Cup" T2 Grants. 

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In order to be eligible for a ARCO grant, athletes must meet the following requirements

  1. Birth Year 2009-2010

  2. Alpine Athlete

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 The T2 Organizational Grant's goal is to assist those teams that have goals/aspirations of competing on the World Cup or Continental Cup level with a focus centered around community give back, athlete development, and mentorship. 

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