Youth injury support fund

Youth sports injury Fund – What does it cover?

The Youth Sports Injury Fund provides financial support for the assessment and treatment of sports injuries sustained by young athletes aged 14 to 25, when the necessary treatment cannot be adequately provided through the Greenlandic healthcare system.

The fund may cover costs related to both medical examinations and treatment, including travel and accommodation abroad, if this is necessary to enable the athlete to return to sport as quickly as possible.

Funding of up to:

• DKK 35,000 for medical assessment and examination
• DKK 75,000 for treatment per injury

may be granted.

Who can apply?

The fund is open to:

• Young athletes aged 14 to 25 years
• Individuals with permanent residence in Greenland
• Athletes who have sustained an injury while participating in organized sports activities

What can funding be used for?

Funding may be used for:

• Specialist medical examinations
• Diagnostic assessments
• Medical treatment and rehabilitation
• Travel and accommodation expenses related to approved treatment outside Greenland
• Other necessary expenses directly associated with the assessment and treatment of the injury

Application deadline

Applications must be submitted to the Greenland Sports Confederation (GIF) no later than three months after the injury occurred.

Purpose of the fund

The purpose of the Youth Sports Injury Fund is to help young athletes receive timely access to appropriate medical assessment and treatment, enabling them to recover from sports injuries and safely return to training and competition as soon as possible.

Application form