Overview
Fund used to mobilize government and non-government resources for promotion of sports and excellence.
Key details
- Amount / benefit value
- Corpus fund established in November 1998 under the Charitable Endowments Act, 1890. Assistance is project-based — special training and coaching for athletes, coaches and sports specialists, construction and maintenance of sports infrastructure, equipment supply, sports research and development, international exchanges, and low-interest or interest-free loans for qualifying projects.
- Official guidelines PDF
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- Official website
- https://yas.gov.in/en/sports/national-sports-development-fund ↗
Note: Applications are considered against the NSDF guidelines/norms and approved by the Fund's Council, chaired by the Union Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports; certain relaxations require the Chairperson's approval with reasons recorded.
Eligibility
- ▸ Projects and beneficiaries approved under NSDF guidelines
- ▸ Sports development or athlete excellence objectives
Benefits
- ✓ Financial assistance for training, equipment, exposure, infrastructure or sports development projects
Documents required
- ▪ Detailed project / athlete support proposal
- ▪ Registration proof of the organisation (if applicable)
- ▪ Federation recommendation
- ▪ PAN, bank details and audited financials
Application process
Submit proposals according to MYAS/NSDF guidelines and official notifications.
Apply via: Submit proposals according to MYAS/NSDF guidelines and official notifications.
Frequently asked questions
Who can receive NSDF support?＋
Elite Indian athletes, national federations and identified projects for excellence at Olympic, Asian and Commonwealth level, assessed against the NSDF guidelines/norms for financial assistance.
Is NSDF the same as TOPS?＋
No. TOPS is a separate scheme that is funded through NSDF; NSDF itself is the corpus fund and its Council approves the projects it supports.