6.7 Million

GRANTS AWARDED SINCE 2006

1,015+

GRANTS AWARDED TO 406 ATHLETES

233

ATHLETES MADE Olympic OR World Champ Teams

153

OLYMPIC & WORLD CHAMPS MEDALS EARNED

45

WORLD & AMERICAN RECORDS SET

HOW IT WORKS

Application

Athletes submit their applications in April/May to be considered for grant awards for that same year.

Evaluation

Our Elite Grant Committee evaluates the athletes on a mixture of performance, income, need, and character.

Allocation

Award winners are notified directly of their grant award. Athletes correspond with USATF Foundation and receive their grant check in the mail.

Gratitude From Our Elite Athletes

  • To everyone that is involved with the USATF Foundation I just want to say thank you. I thank you for taking the time to process and go through the many different stories of all the athlete submissions. Thank you for choosing me, I’m greatly appreciative. Being an unsponsored athlete in this sport has to be the greatest struggle - being that we’re supposed to be in this professional realm; which doesn’t feel too professional at times for the majority of us. This is going to elevate my training, career and create an impact on another level. Again, thank you for choosing me, and being a part of my journey!

    Omar Craddock - Triple Jump

  • Thank you so much to everyone on the Board of Directors and those who donate to the USATF Foundation! For athletes like me, these grants are a blessing, they make chasing my dream of winning an Olympic Gold medal a reality. Words can't describe how grateful I am! Thank you, again!

    Sean Donnelly – Hammer Throw

  • WOW! Thank you for the recognition, I’m truly grateful and honored. Thanks for always supporting me and making sure I never lack in my training. This is an extra motivation for me to work hard and bring home a Gold medal at the next Olympics. Again I’m very very grateful.

    Paul Chelimo - 5000m

  • I fully support the USATF Foundation. The additional revenue generated by the Foundation will help expand existing programs and create innovative new ones. Additionally, the Foundation will assist athletes as they pursue their Olympic dreams. Please join me in growing the sport of track & field by making your gift today.

    Jackie Joyner-Kersee - Heptathlon

  • Thank you for supporting my career and journey as a professional Track & Field athlete, as I represent our country. The grant I received will definitely help me get the necessary treatment my body needs to continue to perform at a high level. It is an honor and I will make sure to make you guys proud.

    TJ Holmes – 400m Hurdles

  • Thank you so much! I feel very grateful to have everyone at the Foundation as part of my support team. The Foundation has been so generous to the developing athletes in this sport! It has made a great difference in the way I am able to train, and I hope to be exactly where I need to be come next year!

    Shannon Osika – 1500m

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The USATF Foundation provides a means to attract and guide funds to new and innovative track and field programs with an emphasis on providing opportunities for youth athletes, emerging and experienced elite athletes, along with guidance on future career paths. The Foundation depends upon donations from its Board of Directors, major gifts, and from generous fans of track & field.

Elite athletes are supported by the Foundation via monetary grants, career counseling (mentoring and jobs) and participation in Run With US!. Youth athletes are supported via monetary grants to youth clubs.

For more information, or to contribute to the USA Track & Field Foundation, Click Here or contact Tom Jackovic at (412) 398-2484 or tjackovic@usatffoundation.org.