Supporting Development

Key Achievements

FIA PRESIDENT’S DEVELOPMENT FUND

Launched in July 2024, the President’s Development Fund was established by FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem to assist small and medium-sized Clubs in implementing sustainable growth projects and local talent development initiatives

Designed to contribute significantly to the development of motor sport and mobility initiatives, the Fund aims to strengthen Club capacities and support the execution of national and regional projects.

In 2024, the deployment of the Fund started with Mobility. It supported the first phase of the Safe Mobility 4 All and 4 Life initiative aiming to enhance Clubs’ professional and road safety advocacy skills through online and in-person training, as well as through the development of in-country projects with local authorities. The initiative is part of the FIA University and is supported by the UNITAR and the FIA Foundation. The first phase supported by the Fund focused on Regions III and IV in 2024. The programme will expand to other Mobility Regions in 2025. 

Also in 2025, the Fund will be deployed to support both mobility initiatives and sport projects.

FIA MOTORSPORT FUNDING PROGRAMME

59 FIA Motorsport Funding Programme’s projects awarded as part of the 2025 application round (conducted between January and April 2024):

The 2025 application round conducted between January and April 2024, marked another strong year for the FIA Motorsport Funding Programme, with 59 projects awarded across four strategic pillars. Among them, 19 projects will drive Motorsport Development, strengthening grassroots initiatives, expanding training opportunities and building clearer pathways for young talent. Twelve projects will enhance Safety, reaffirming the FIA’s commitment to protecting all those involved in motor sport. The programme will also support 3 projects under the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) pillar, championing a more accessible and representative future for the sport. 

Meanwhile, 25 subsidies have been awarded to Clubs in emerging markets, providing a vital boost to local motor sport ecosystems. By helping Clubs overcome structural and financial barriers, the FIA is not only supporting the growth of the sport in new regions, it is actively shaping a more inclusive and globally connected motor sport community.

Alongside preparations for the 2025 cycle, the FIA Motorsport Funding Programme (MFP) has seen the successful implementation of a wide range of projects awarded in the previous funding round. From grassroots Karting initiatives and advanced driver training to the deployment of mobile race control rooms and investment in cutting-edge Esport infrastructure, the impact on the ground has been both tangible and inspiring. Clubs across all regions have delivered projects aimed at upskilling the motor sport workforce, including dedicated training for officials, marshals and stewards, and even life-saving emergency response training. These efforts underscore the diverse and creative ways in which the Programme is supporting Member Clubs to build stronger, safer and more inclusive motor sport worldwide.

FIA SAFE AND SUSTAINABLE MOBILITY GRANTS PROGRAMME

The FIA Safe and Sustainable Mobility Grants Programme supports FIA Member Clubs in implementing safe and sustainable mobility projects and in 2024, the FIA selected 27 projects around key thematic areas, including:

FIA School Assessment Toolkit

Helmet Safety

Supporting National/Local Policies

Advocacy Initiatives

Research Projects and Data Collection

Youth Engagement

FIA School Assessment Toolkit

1. Azerbaijan Milli Avtomobil Klubu (AMAK)
2. Emergency Assist 991 (Botswana)
3. Automóvil Club de Chile (ACCHI)
4. Touring y Automóvil Club del Perú (TACP)
5. Automobile Association Philippines (AAP)
6. Automobile Association of Zimbabwe (AAZ)

Helmet Safety

1. Federation of Automobile and Motorcycle Sports of People of China (CAMF)
2. Automobile Association of Ceylon (AA Ceylon)
3. Türkiye Turing ve Otomobil Kurumu (TTOK)

Supporting National/Local Policies

1. Avto-Moto Zveza Slovenije (AMZS) – conference on road safety for senior drivers
2. Automóvil Club de Costa Rica (ACCR) – capacity building for the country’s National Active Mobility Plan
3. Mobilité Club France (MCF) – road risk self-diagnosis tool to help companies meet legal requirements
4. Greece’s Road Safety Institute “Panos Mylonas” (RSI – Greece) – speed compliance, safety equipment, and cell phone use assessment among road users in three cities
5. Automóvel Club de Portugal (ACP) – assessment of cycling infrastructure in Lisbon.

Advocacy Initiatives

1. Bosnia and Herzegovina Automobile Club (BIHAMK) – study on the impact of motor vehicles on air pollution in Sarajevo
2. Automobile Association of Singapore (AA Singapore) – comprehensive handbook on child safety
3. Eastern Alliance for Safe and Sustainable Transport (EASST) – work on road safety and sustainable development initiatives with Azerbaijani authorities and FIA Club in the country AMAK.

Research Projects and Data Collection

1. Botswana Motor Sports (BMS) – research on shared mobility services safety
2. Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) – research on shared mobility services safety
3. Japan Automobile Federation (JAF) – survey on child seat usage and best practice promotion
4. Real Automóvil Club de España (RACE) – study on road safety in cities
5. Reial Automòbil Club de Catalunya (RACC) – study on urban road safety issues.
6. Automóvil Club de Guatemala (ACG) – survey on road safety challenges.
7. Koninklijke Nederlandsche Automobiel Club (ANWB) – Applying proven approaches to reducing speeding and mobile phone-related distracted driving with the ‘Drive in the Moment’ toolkit

Youth Engagement

1. Touring Club Belgium (TCB) – educational materials for students aged 14-18
2. Nepal Automobiles’ Association (NASA) – advocacy for policy improvement and study on youth perspectives on mobility
3. Automobile and Touring Club of Nigeria (ATCN) – youth-focused campaign on road safety and sustainable mobility

FIA REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME

The FIA Regional Development Programme is an annual funding mechanism aimed at supporting the strategic development of the four FIA Mobility Regions. Aligned with the FIA Mobility Strategy, this programme empowers FIA Mobility Regions to implement impactful projects that directly benefit their Member Clubs and strengthen their capabilities.

The Programme aims to:

• Facilitate the implementation of the FIA Mobility global strategy and initiatives at the regional level;
• Strengthen the Regional Offices’ structure and competencies;
• Ensure the development of tailored regional initiatives;
• Increase regional Clubs’ engagement and access to FIA core services. 

In 2024, the FIA Regional Development Programme allocated €1 million supporting 29 projects across the four FIA Mobility Regions. These projects addressed key areas such as Networking, Innovation and Knowledge Sharing and contributed to the growth and development of FIA Member Clubs. 

FIA ROAD SAFETY INDEX

For all businesses or organisations that rely on transportation — whether through corporate fleets, municipal fleets, logistics networks, or employee mobility — road safety is essential for operational efficiency, cost reduction, staff well-being, corporate responsibility and public accountability.

The FIA Road Safety Index is currently the only available methodology enabling companies and organisations to measure and report on their road safety footprint. The Index aims to increase their insights on the impact of their operations on road safety and help them analyse their ambitions, actions, and results in order to eliminate fatalities and serious injuries. 

The FIA Road Safety Index evaluates performance using a star rating system. Currently, the highest rating is three stars, based on assessments in two areas: Commitment and Footprint. To achieve three stars, companies and organisations must demonstrate solid performance and strong commitment to safety across all assessed areas.

In 2024 the Index marked a number of achievements, including: 

• The concept of traffic safety footprint was incorporated in the ITF President’s statement in May 2024 at the International Transport Forum (ITF) Summit and in the June 2024 UN General Assembly Resolution A/RES/78/290 on “Improving Global Road Safety”
• The FIA Road Safety Index won the 2024 NCAP Innovation Award 
• Support for 9 global corporations in preparing to announce their FIA Road Safety Index ratings in early 2025
• Expanded engagement across the U.S., Central America, Europe, and Asia through a series of events and policy workshops

The FIA Road Safety Index is a valuable tool for FIA Member Clubs as it enables them to lead national road safety efforts, support local businesses in improving safety standards, build valuable partnerships, while contributing to reducing road fatalities and injuries.

Another key milestone of 2024 was the start of local implementation of the Index by the first group of FIA Member Clubs.

Building on this first experience, the FIA is committed to accompanying its powerful engagement network of Member Clubs to accelerate the Index’s adoption and unlock its full potential for Club development and impact.

MOVERNOS SEGUROS

Active in South America and the Caribbean, Movernos Seguros was created to support governments in establishing or strengthening mandatory vehicle insurance.

The initiative, implemented in cooperation with the Inter-American Development Bank and the FIA Foundation, was active in Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Peru and Paraguay. The project assisted the drafting of bills and regulation in Guatemala, Paraguay, Peru and El Salvador and promoted several initiatives to support advocacy efforts:

• Perception studies in Guatemala and Jamaica;
• Workshops with journalists in Costa Rica and Guatemala;
• Participation in national and regional conferences.