The Athletes' Assistance Programme was established to provide financial support to national level athletes who qualify or who are likely to qualify for major games, to offset sport related expenses.

Athletes eligible for support must meet the following eligibility criteria:

• Athletes validated by their National Sport Associations/Federations.
• Athletes selected to a national team for major Games/Championships.
• Athletes who meet the Games/ Championship’s qualifying standard or are likely to qualify.
• Athletes not under sanctions for any Adverse Doping Violation or other disciplinary matter.
• Athletes who do not have a current sponsorship contract that provides funding for training and other expenses.
• Athletes at the professional level.

No application is required; the AAP Committee selects all eligible athletes. If you are selected, you will be contacted.

Selected athletes are required to:

• Complete the Athlete Registration and the Code of Conduct Forms.
• Be currently training and competing in the sport and must continue to train after receiving the funding.
• Update the Ministry on any change to information provided.
• Update the Ministry if unable to train for any reason.
• Sign and adhere to the GoJ Code of Conduct and must commit to upholding integrity in the sport.
• Agree to participate in tournaments/ national Championships organized by national federations/associations.
• Be fully prepared to represent Jamaica if selected for the National Team.

Funding must be used to offset sport-related expenses such as:

• Coaching and Training
• Transportation
• Physiotherapy and massage therapy
• Nutrition
• Other special needs-related costs

Selected athletes will receive a weekly stipend of $20,000 per week, for a period of eighteen (18) weeks paid monthly.