Worldwide Olympic and Paralympic partner, Airbnb, has launched an Athlete Travel Grant programme to support elite athletes impacted by the global pandemic and postponement of the Olympic and Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020. Airbnb and the IOC are offering up to 500 athletes $2,000 USD in Athlete Travel Support Credit redeemable for Airbnb accommodation bookings in upcoming training or competition travel, which we would like you to encourage your athlete community to apply!
The application can be found online here, and deadline to apply is Friday 14 May.
Application Process
The athlete should review the qualification criteria to ensure he or she is eligible. Then, the athlete must share a bit more about his or herself and their journey. Applicants will be reviewed based on selection criteria designed by the IOC, which will take into consideration all aspects of the application, including the personal statement provided as well as geography and sport to ensure diversity across recipients. To learn more about the selection process, see the Athlete Travel Grant Terms and Conditions. Those selected will be notified via email within 6-8 weeks from the application close date. Submissions will be accepted between 12:00am PDT 19 April 2021 and 11:59pm PDT 14 May 2021.
How to know if your athlete qualifies
Pro tip – before applying, make sure the athlete is eligible by reviewing the requirements below.
To be eligible, you must complete the application in full, and be/have:
- Currently competing under an IOC or IPC recognized federation within a sport that is part of the official programme of the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 /Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022 /Olympic Games Paris 2024/Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020 / Paralympic Winter Games Beijing 2022 /Paralympic Games Paris 2024.
- Competed at an elite level as defined by the IOC and IPC, including competing at one of the following levels during the previous 40 months:
- Olympic/Paralympic Games
- World Championship
- World Cup
- Continental Championship
- Tokyo/Beijing Olympic Qualifier
- Tokyo/Beijing Paralympic Qualifier
- Not currently serving sanctions for a contravention of the Olympic Charter or the IPC Handbook, any doping-related offense, or any other act against the integrity of sports competitions (e.g. match fixing).
- Eligible to register for an Airbnb account under your own name and be legally able to receive Athlete Travel Support Credits from Airbnb. Airbnb users must be 18+ years of age.
You can find more information about the programme on the FAQ page here. For any questions about the application process, please contact AirbnbATG@blacktomato.com.