Development support

The support from the IBU is divided into three parts

PARTICIPATION

There are two different types of participation support:

1. Participation support paid out connected to the number of athletes participating in the World Cup, IBU Cup and Junior Cup. 

2. Event Participation Contribution - same principles as previously, but more clear and fixed contribution for participating NFs traveling overseas.

PERFORMANCE

Team Performance Bonus (Formerly Activity Bonus)

Divided according to the NFs Total Score in WC, IC, JC. Of this sum, 55% based on World Cup, 25% IBU Cup, 20% Junior Cup (as per current procedure).

Reach Performance Bonus (Former PP Bonus)

50% to be divided among NFs with rights holders for IBU events on the basis of hours viewed per country. 50% to be divided among the NFs connected to digital reach (NFs, OCs reach on web and social media).

DEVELOPMENT

National Federations development support

OBJECTIVES

1. Build the capacity of existing members to better regulate, promote and develop the sport at a national level.

2. More activity by member federations.

3. Promotion of gender equality, sustainability and good governance.

4. Closing the competition gap (Target 2030)

NFs DEVELOPMENT PROJECT SUPPORT

NFs DEVELOPMENT PROJECT SUPPORT PRINCIPLES 2025/2026

IBU support is intended as partial support (as opposed to full cost basis), is focused on structured and future-oriented long-term projects and programs, may be need-based, promotes cooperation among NFs, and requires reporting.

Search for examples here: International Biathlon Union - Inside IBU Development Project Case Studies

Project applications must be submitted via IBU Scope 2.0.

Additional call for the NFs Development Projects 2025/2026 National Federations can apply for support under the following project categories: • Identification and training of youth and junior athletes • Popularisation of biathlon among kids • Biathlon expert support • Support for training venues • NF partnerships • Customised development projects involving all stakeholders.

The applications from the NFs that have already been granted maximum support won’t proceed.

Call for Applications: 10 -30 September 2025

Duration of projects: 01 June 2025 to 31 March 2026

Announcement of results: 10th October 2025

Deadline for reports: 15 April 2026

Application Call 2025/2026

Call for Applications: 01 April - 12 May 2025

Duration of projects: 01 June 2025 to 31 March 2026

Announcement of results: 18 June 2025

Deadline for reports: 15 April 2026

IBU DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT 2021 - 2025

IBU DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT INTERNAL AUDIT REPORTS

For more information contact

Maija Savolainen - IBU Development Projects Coordinator maija.savolainen@ibu.at

For 'Closing the competition gap' - Dagmara Gerasimuk - IBU Development Director dagmara.gerasimuk@ibu.at