Race for Team USA
Direct Athlete Support
There will be two levels of support for regular Athlete Stipends for the eligibility periods as defined below:
- Performance: Stipends awarded will be $2,500/month.
- Training: Stipends awarded will be $1,000/month.
Criteria for Elite Athlete Health Insurance (EAHI)
The maximum number of allocated EAHI slots for Paralympic Rowing in 2026 is 8.
Athletes who are awarded an Athlete Stipend based upon their selection for the Senior National Team in a Paralympic event will be eligible for EAHI. Slots will be offered to athletes based upon their result at a qualifying event and the number of available slots. For 2026 the qualifying events are:
- World Championships Shanghai, China (September 21-28, 2025);
- World Championships Amsterdam, Netherlands (August 23-30, 2026).
2026 Criteria & Approved Athletes
2026 Athlete Stipend and EAHI Criteria - Paralympic
Historic Criteria & Approved Athletes
2025 Para Athlete Stipend and EAHI Criteria
2025 Period 3 Recipients
2025 Period 2 Recipients
2024 Athlete Stipend & EAHI Para Criteria
2023 DAS & EAHI Para Overview (Letter)
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Athlete Council
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High Performance Centers
Train across the United States with our elite partner programs.
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Athlete Ombuds
The Office of the Athlete Ombuds offers independent, confidential advice to elite athletes regarding their rights and responsibilities in the Olympic and Paralympic Movement.
