FIBA Foundation's "Propose a Project" application window commences on January 15
MIES (Switzerland) - January marks the launch of the FIBA Foundation annual call for projects. Applications can be submitted through the Propose a Project platform from 15 January to 31 March.
MIES (Switzerland) - January marks the launch of the FIBA Foundation annual call for projects. Applications can be submitted through the Propose a Project platform from 15 January to 31 March.
The FIBA Foundation believes that basketball can serve as a catalyst to empower, educate, and inspire youth and through the implementation of Basketball For Good projects around the world. To support projects that are aligned with this vision and mission, the FIBA Foundation has launched its Propose a Project platform.
In the year 2023, an unprecedented milestone was achieved with 42 projects supported across 35 different countries.
The objective of the Propose a Project platform is to continuously enlarge the Basketball For Good family by assisting projects using basketball to address the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and to use basketball as a tool for positive change in their respective societies.
Applicants must identify one of the five project categories under which they apply for the FIBA Foundation’s support:
Project Category |
Examples |
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Basketball For |
Promotion of healthy and active lifestyles Prevention of non-communicable diseases Health education [/unordered] |
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Basketball For |
Promotion of female & mixed-gender participation Inclusion of people with disabilities Inclusion of displaced people [/unordered] |
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Basketball For |
Life skills & non-formal education Promotion of culture & arts (Olympic) values education [/unordered] |
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Basketball For |
Promotion of peace and intercultural understanding Contribution to the resolution of conflicts within countries/ communities Peace education [/unordered] |
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Basketball For |
Promotion of climate action and sustainable lifestyles Protection of the environment Environmental education [/unordered] |
Supported projects will receive financial, equipment, and/or mentoring support and join the wider Basketball For Good community with additional opportunities for exchange, mentoring, and support.
Applications submitted must fulfill the requirements mentioned in the guidelines and be accompanied by a letter of support from their respective National Federation to be eligible for support.
The FIBA Foundation will inform applicants if they are successful before August 2024.
For any questions or inquiries regarding the Propose a Project application guidelines, please contact bbfg@fiba.basketball
The application form can be found here.
About FIBA Foundation:
The FIBA Foundation is the social and legacy arm of FIBA that addresses the role of sports and particularly basketball in society, preserving and promoting basketball’s values and its cultural heritage.
The FIBA Foundation believes that basketball has the power to empower, educate and inspire youth and facilitates this by implementing Basketball For Good projects around the world.