The Operation Gold Grant program awards stipends each year to athletes who finish in the top eight (8) places in that year’s qualifying event (World Championships) in every year except the Olympic year. During the Olympic year, the top three (3) places in each event at the Olympic Games qualify. All relay team participants placing in the qualifying event qualify. The payment scale varies each year. In non-Olympic years, athletes who qualify for more than one award automatically receive the higher award. There is no USOC income cap for this program. Eligible athletes will receive additional information via email.