The Dream Building Fund powered by GSD is a biennial call for projects aiming to support initiatives that solve societal issues within their communities. The ITTF Foundation and its partner The Foundation for Global Sports Development (GSD):

• Provide financial and knowledge support for changemakers who bring local solutions to humanities most pressing problems aligning with UN SDGs, through table tennis;
• Offer a total grant for individual project ranges from EUR 10,000 – 35,000;
• Will fund five projects starting in May 2024, marking the fourth project cycle of the DBF;
• Support lasts between 2 to 3 years;
• Will communicate during the project lifecycle of the successful applicants in English language.

Who is it for?

• Any legally established and locally recognised non-profit, table tennis, sport, or social organisation with a project of bringing about positive change in its local or regional environment through the means of table tennis.
• The ITTF Foundation cannot support individuals directly; the support must go through a supporting or legally established organisation which is able to receive the grant.

What do successful applicants receive?

• The chance to take your first steps towards your dream to improve the situation or conditions in your community.
• The knowledge to use a fun, physical activity, to share and achieve your dream.
• The support and guidance from ITTF Foundation to develop your project sustainable.
• The opportunity to promote your project through ITTF Foundation channels.
• Access to an international network and resources – not only the grant, but also: visibility, promotion, capacity building, equipment, monitoring and evaluation, transparency, and reporting on your impact, as well as storytelling and fundraising support.