Development support

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

IBU Development projects Guidelines 2025.2026 Development Programmes support graphic IBU Audit Process Best Practice Sharing Webinar Development Projects Best Practice Sharing Sustainability Projects

Project applications must be submitted via IBU Scope 2.0.

Application Call 2026/2027

Call for Applications: 01 April - 12 May 2026

Duration of projects: 01 June 2026 to 31 March 2027

Announcement of results: 1 June 2026

Deadline for reports: 15 April 2027