The International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) continues to strengthen the global development of shooting sport through the ISSF Development Fund, a programme designed to support Member Federations in building sustainable structures, improving facilities, and expanding participation worldwide.
With a total budget of €2,000,000, the ISSF Development Fund provides targeted financial assistance to Member Federations to support development projects that contribute to the long-term growth of the sport. Out of 159 ISSF Member Federations, 96 submitted applications during the current cycle, with 54 federations successfully awarded grants following the evaluation process.
Supporting development worldwide
The ISSF Development Fund is overseen by a Board of Trustees composed of Hazem Hosny Ahmed, Catherine Fettell, Melis Giraud, Francisco Boza and Duaij Al Otaibi. The Board meets twice annually to review applications under the Summer and Winter programmes, ensuring that funding decisions are made in line with ISSF development priorities and principles of transparency and accountability.
The programme supports a wide range of development initiatives, including improvements to shooting facilities, acquisition of equipment, and projects aimed at increasing participation and strengthening national structures. Each Member Federation may apply for grants of up to €20,000.
Applications are assessed based on clear eligibility criteria, including demonstrated activity within shooting sport, organisation of national competitions, existing or developing shooting facilities, and the submission of comprehensive project and financial information.
Applications are first reviewed by the ISSF Office for completeness before being submitted to the Board of Trustees for final consideration.
Clear and structured process
Following approval, Member Federations receive guidance on the next steps required to access the funding. Federations are responsible for ordering approved equipment through their chosen suppliers and submitting proof of payment to the ISSF Office. Once verified, reimbursement is processed by ISSF Accounting in accordance with the approved grant amount.
This structured process ensures transparency while allowing Member Federations flexibility in implementing projects suited to their national needs.
Global reach and impact
Member Federations from all continents have already benefited from the 2024 funding cycle, reflecting the ISSF’s commitment to balanced global development. Federations receiving support include:
- Albanian Shooting Sport Federation
- Federation Algerienne de Tir Sportif
- Angola Shooting Federation
- Federacion Argentina de Tiro
- Bangladesh Shooting Sports Federation
- Barbados Shooting Council
- Royal Belgian Shooting Sport Federation
- Bhutan Shooting Federation
- Shooting Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Brazilian Shooting Sport Confederation
- Federacion de Tiro al Vuelo de Chile
- Federacion Deportiva Nacional de Tiro al Blanco de Chile
- Federacion Colombiana de Tiro y Caza Deportiva
- Federación de Tiro (Costa Rica)
- Federacion Cubana de Tiro
- Federacion Ecuatoriana de Tiro Olimpico
- Ghana Shooting Sports Federation
- Hellenic Shooting Federation
- Iraqi Shooting Federation
- Israel Shooting Federation
- Jordanian Shooting Federation
- Shooting Sport Federation of Kyrgyz Republic
- Libyan Shooting Federation
- Lebanon Shooting and Hunting Federation
- Lithuanian Shooting Sport Union
- National Shooting Association of Malaysia
- National Shooting Sport Federation of the Republic of Moldova
- Macedonian Sport Shooting Federation
- Malta Shooting Sport Federation
- Shooting Sport Federation of Montenegro
- Federation Mauritanienne de Tir Sportif
- Namibia Sport Shooting Federation
- Nepal Shooting Association
- Nigeria Shooting Sport Federation
- Federacion Panamena de Tiro
- Federacion Paraguaya de Tiro
- Peruvian National Sport Shooting Federation
- Philippine National Shooting Association
- Polish Sport Shooting Federation
- Puerto Rico Shooting Association
- Romanian Shooting Sport Federation
- South African Shooting Sport Confederation
- Shooting Union of Slovenia
- Federazione Sammarinese Tiro a Volo
- National Shooting Sport Federation of Sri Lanka
- Syrian Arab Shooting Federation
- Tajikistan Sport Shooting Federation
- Shooting Sports Federation of Turkmenistan
- Tunisian Shooting Federation
- Uganda Shooting Sport Federation
- Ukrainian Shooting Federation
- Federacion Uruguaya de Tiro
- Federacion Venezolana de Tiro (FEVETI)
- Yemen Shooting Federation
Through the Development Fund, the ISSF continues to reinforce its commitment to supporting Member Federations, strengthening grassroots and high-performance pathways, and ensuring that shooting sport continues to grow sustainably across all regions.