Brazil’s Ministry of Sports has published a list with 10,885 beneficiaries of its Bolsa Atleta initiative for 2026.

The government’s individual sponsorship program benefits athletes who achieve strong results in recognized national and international competitions.

Priority is given to athletes in sports featured in the Olympic, Paralympic, and Deaflympic Games. Next, the grant is intended for athletes in non-Olympic sports – those featured in the Pan American Games and others.

Below are the six categories defined by the program and the monthly grants:

Grassroots – 518 recipients (BRL 410);
Students – 678 recipients (BRL 410);
National – 7,058 recipients (BRL 1,025);
International – 1,668 recipients (BRL 2,051);
Olympic, Paralympic, Deaflympic – 463 recipients (BRL 3,437);
Podium – 500 recipients (BRL 5,000 to BRL 16,629).

Podium includes high-performance athletes with medal potential in major international competitions.