In the spirit of Nelson Mandela International Day, the ITTF Foundation opens proudly for the fifth edition of the Dream Building Fund (DBF). We call up to Generation 2026 – A new wave of Changemakers ready to stimulate social impact through the transforming power of table tennis.
Today launched in honor of Mandela’s legacy of building a better world through sport, we invite organizations that are passionate about the use of table tennis for positive change and community development to participate in a movement that transforms lives.
View application details here
A fund for Changemakers
The Dream Building Fund is a community -driven initiative of the ITTF Foundation that enables local organizations to create meaningful change through table tennis. More than four cycles that include 22 projects worldwide has supported the Fund Impactful initiatives that use our sport to meet important social challenges.
From promoting education, gender equality and social inclusion to promoting health and peace, these initiatives contribute directly to the Sustainable development goals of the United Nations (UN SDGS) Due to the power of table tennis.
More than just a subsidy, the DBF offers the opportunity to be part of a worldwide movement – a journey that inspires and nourishes Changemakers in communities worldwide.
Why apply?
The ITTF Foundation selects 6 excellent organizations to become a member of DBF Generation 2026. Received selected organizations:
Financing support: Up to USD 25,000 to launch or realize your initiative
Guidance and mentoring: Support for experts from the ITTF foundation to guarantee sustainability in the long term
Visibility and promotion: Show your work on ITTF Foundation platforms
Global network access: Make contact with international partners, access equipment, training, storytools and more
Who can apply?
We welcome applications from officially registered non-profit organizations, table tennis clubs and social companies that use table tennis for development and take on local or regional challenges.
NB: The ITTF foundation cannot finance individuals directly. Support must go through a legally established organization that can receive the subsidy.
How to register
Start by drawing up your documents and submit your application September 18, 2025.
Timeline:
- Open applications: Friday, July 18, 2025
- Term: Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 11:59 PM (GMT+02: 00)
To support different voices, applications are accepted English” Arabic” Chinese” FrenchAnd Spanish.
Visit the application page to view the suitability criteria, the guidelines of the application and the required documents. Take the time to think, to involve your team and submit an application that clearly demonstrates the impact and vision of your project.
Join us to make a difference through our beloved sport!
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