Overview
Central assistance scheme supporting training, national coaching camps, competitions and participation in international events.
Key details
- Amount / benefit value
- Annual grant to recognised National Sports Federations against the Ministry-approved Annual Calendar of Training and Competition (ACTC) — covering national coaching camps, domestic and international competition, foreign exposure, coaches, support staff and equipment. Outlay enhanced under the 2026–31 Cabinet approval (combined ₹36,441 crore with Khelo India).
- Official guidelines PDF
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- Official website
- https://yas.nic.in/sports/grants-national-federations ↗
Eligibility
- ▸ Recognized National Sports Federations
- ▸ Activities approved under annual calendars and scheme guidelines
Benefits
- ✓ Financial assistance for coaching camps, equipment, international exposure and competition participation
Documents required
- ▪ NSF recognition letter from MYAS
- ▪ Annual calendar of training & competition
- ▪ Audited accounts of previous year
- ▪ Utilisation certificates for earlier grants
Application process
Recognized federations submit proposals and annual plans to MYAS/SAI as per guidelines.
Application referrals
—visitors referred
Apply via: Recognized federations submit proposals and annual plans to MYAS/SAI as per guidelines.
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible for ANSF funding?＋
Only National Sports Federations recognised by the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, in disciplines included in the Olympics, Asian Games, Commonwealth Games or otherwise notified as priority.
How is the grant decided?＋
Each federation submits an Annual Calendar of Training and Competition (ACTC); the Ministry approves activities and releases funds against them, with utilisation certificates and audited accounts required.