Athletes

If you are an American athlete training for the Summer or Winter Games and are in need of financial assistance, America for Gold encourages you to apply. We work hard to support as many American athletes as possible. Please direct questions regarding the application process to America for Gold’s Athlete Relations at AthleteSupport@AmericaForGold.org, or (719) 233-2697

Applications

If this is your first time applying for a grant, please submit the completed application along with all of the items in the Checklist below. If you have applied for a grant in the past you are still required to submit a letter from your NGB or Coach stating you are still in good standing, still training for the Games, and your financial situation has not changed by the deadline. Please apply if you have been a past recipient-each athlete can apply twice a year. Printable Application (PDF)

Checklist:

  1. Application-all areas complete
  2. Two letters of reference
  3. A 4-by-6-inch, color photo of yourself training or in competition copied to disc in jpeg. (photo will not be returned)
  4. Copy of most recent W-2

Submit Applications to:

America For Gold Fund
1029 N Institute St.
Colorado Springs, CO  80903


Eligibility

  • Applications will be accepted from any athlete who is training to represent America in international competition.
  • Applications will be received by mail through the America for Gold office in Colorado Springs, CO.
  • Applications will be accepted in the category “individual.”
  • All previous recipients are eligible to apply for each new application deadline.
  • Prior to the announcement of successful applicants and distribution of funds, all information provided by the applicants is confirmed with each appropriate governing organization.
  • Successful applicants will be notified by phone and mail prior to posting of all recipients on the AmericaForGold.org Web site.
  • The amount of funds released per application period is dependent on funds raised through America for Gold fundraisers, public donations, corporate and other sponsors.
  • Applicants will be accepted from any active national team athlete who is training to represent the USA at the Summer or Winter Games. 

Selection Process

  • All applications will be reviewed subject to the criterion established by the America for Gold Board of Directors. These criterion include, but are not limited to:
    • The applicant’s current World and national rankings
    • The applicant’s expenses vs. income
    • Completion of the application (including all required reference letters)

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