Applications for the next round of World Archery’s knowledge sharing and equipment assistance programmes will open from 15 June to 31 July 2026, as the federation continues expanding support for member associations worldwide.
The two programmes provide targeted development support through education initiatives, expert mentoring, training camps and equipment donations aimed at strengthening participation, coaching, administration and athlete pathways.
The new application cycle follows a record first round in 2026, during which 18 knowledge sharing projects and 13 equipment assistance allocations were approved across all five continents.
“We want to make an impact without making participants travel across the world to access knowledge,” said World Archery Head of development and education Siret Luik. “This programme is mostly about taking experts in their field and sending them to give courses locally or even via online mentoring.”
The knowledge sharing programme, launched in 2023, has expanded rapidly in both investment and reach. The first application round for 2026 alone is expected to support 230 participants with an estimated investment of CHF 50,400.
Since its launch, the programme has supported projects in coaching education, para archery, results management, competition management and athlete development.
