The National Nordic Foundation's mission is to power the opportunities that bridge the gap to World Cup and Olympic excellence for Nordic skiers from the United States.

We recognize in our past and current champions, the attitudes, drive, commitment, work ethic and determination that got them there.  While one athlete may be enjoying a rising trajectory, simultaneously an equally committed and talented athlete may be facing adversity on their pathway to the top. Our goal is to help keep both athletes on a track to future success.

The NNF Athlete Support Grant intends to boost committed Nordic athletes who exhibit a propensity for international racing success and who face circumstances critical to that mission that require financial support beyond categories captured in our pillar projects.

Strong applicants will exhibit a clear understanding of where they stand developmentally in the context to international competitive excellence and how this grant will directly increase the likelihood of their personal international success. We encourage everyone to apply for this grant and will read through every application carefully. In the past, we have weighted D Team athletes and promising younger (U16-U23) athletes slightly heavier when making our decisions.