2026 Junior Olympic Championships Grant Opportunity
2026 Junior Olympic Championships Grant Opportunity
TheYouth Judo Program (YJP) is proud to announce the program’s first official youth grant opportunity. The YJP Junior Olympic Championships Grant is a time-specific funding opportunity within the Youth Judo Project designed to support young athletes who plan to compete at the 2026 USA Judo Junior Olympics Nationals.
With the 2026 USA Judo Junior Olympics Nationals taking place later this year, the YJP aims to help ensure that talented and dedicated judoka—especially those facing financial barriers—can compete on the national stage and continue progressing in their athletic judo journey.
Grant Application and Deadlines
Grant applications are now open. The deadline for applications will be on May 20, 2026.
All additional important information regarding grant award amount, eligibility, and other application instructions can be found on the YJP Junior Olympic Championships Grant Application page.
To learn more about the grant or to apply, CLICK HERE.
Supporting the Future of USA Judo
USA Judo’s Junior Olympics Nationals is the largest youth judo event in the United States and serves as a qualifier for the Cadet(U17) and Junior(U21) World Team. For many young athletes, the Junior Olympics are a major steppingstone toward higher-level national and possibly international competition.
Beyond qualification opportunities, the Junior Olympics also provides young judoka with invaluable experience. By competing against other young top athletes across the country, young judokas can test their skills, grow as competitors, and build connections within the judo community—a moment that inspires the next stage of their athletic journey.
More About the Youth Judo Project (YJP)
The Youth Judo Project is an initiative created by the Yoshihiro Uchida Legacy Foundation (YULF) to remove financial barriers and expand opportunities for young judoka across the United States. The program supports youth athletes through competition grants, training opportunities, mentorship and pathways that help them continue developing in the sport.
To learn more about the Youth Judo Project and its mission, CLICK HERE.
