CDOS 38

What CDOS 38 does

CDOS 38 (Comité Départemental Olympique et Sportif de l'Isère) is a French non-profit association (loi 1901) founded in 1972 and headquartered in Eybens/Grenoble, operating as the mandated departmental representation of the Comité National Olympique et Sportif Français (CNOSF). It coordinates and supports the Isère sports ecosystem, serving 33 departmental sports committees, 6 leagues, and 4 sports structures co-located at the Maison Départementale des Sports, alongside roughly 175,000 clubs and 94 national federations within the wider CNOSF network. Its service portfolio spans four pillars: sport-health (Maison Sport Santé Prescri'Bouge platform guiding chronic disease patients and seniors toward adapted physical activity), education and citizenship (pedagogical exhibitions, Service Civique intermediation, Generation 2024 programs), association life and professionalization (Guid'Asso generalist support, Qualiopi-certified training catalog, Impact Emploi URSSAF-trusted payroll service for associations with up to 9 employees, volunteer workshops), and sports policy (administration of Terre de Jeux 2024, Génération 2024, Développement Durable, and Fair-Play labels).

The organization employs approximately 12-15 paid staff and operates no proprietary technology platform; its core delivery model is in-person service, on-site training across Isère sub-territories (Grenoble, Grésivaudan, Trièves, Matheysine, Oisans, Bièvre, Nord Isère), bookable meeting rooms at the Maison Départementale des Sports, and a free Pack Éco-Événement equipment lending service. Training output is modest (13 professional training completions and 367 workshop/conference attendees in 2025), with CFGA training achieving a 100% satisfaction rate.

The business model is primarily grant-funded: the bulk of operating revenue comes from institutional subsidies by Conseil Départemental de l'Isère, Région Auvergne Rhône-Alpes, Agence Nationale du Sport, and Agence Régionale de Santé. Direct fee revenue is generated through training course fees (PSC at EUR 65, PSSM at EUR 225-440, employer-function training at EUR 50), Impact Emploi participation fees, and meeting room rentals at the Maison Départementale des Sports. Room rental revenue is currently suspended through 2026-2027 due to an 18-24 month renovation of the facility that began February 21, 2025. Pricing for end-user training is differentiated by participant category (volunteer, independent, employee) and CDOS membership status.

Name

CDOS 38

Legal name

Comité Départemental Olympique et Sportif de l'Isère

Website

https://cdos-isere.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CDOS 38 is the French departmental Olympic and Sports Committee for Isère, coordinating 42 sports disciplines at the Maison Départementale des Sports in Eybens and delivering training, payroll (Impact Emploi), sport-health referrals (Prescri'Bouge), and Olympic label programs to associations, schools, and municipalities under public funding.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sports Federation & Association Support Services

NAICS

Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (71131)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Olympic & Multi-Sport Governing Bodies (IOC/IPC, Continental Games Federations) (MPAKAFAA)

Keywords

• Sports federation services
• Association professionalization
• Sport health programs
• Olympic label administration
• Volunteer training services

Headquarters

HQ city

Grenoble

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Formation fees: The organization charges fees for professional training courses offered to sports associations and clubs, including CFGA, PSSM, and other formations. Fee structures vary: 225€ for CDOS member volunteers, 250€ for non-members, 440€ for employees. PSC training at 65€ per person.
2. Impact Emploi service fees: Associations receiving payroll management services pay a participation fee to CDOS for the functioning of the service, within limits set by the convention between Urssaf and CDOS.
3. Room rental fees: The Maison Départementale des Sports offers meeting rooms for rent to sports organizations. Room capacities include: Paris 2024 conference room (120 people), Grenoble 1968 (40 people), Chamonix 1924 (40 people), Albertville 1992 (10 people).
4. Public funding and subsidies: The organization receives institutional support from Conseil Départemental de l'Isère, Région Auvergne Rhône-Alpes, Agence Nationale du Sport, and other public bodies for implementing sports development programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

CDOS 38 is the departmental arm of the French Olympic and Sports Committee (CNOSF) for Isère, providing governance, professionalization, training, and support services to local sports associations, clubs, committees, and municipalities. It operates the Maison Départementale des Sports facility in Eybens housing 42 sports bodies, runs the Prescri'Bouge sport-health platform, manages Impact Emploi payroll services, administers Guid'Asso association support, delivers Qualiopi-certified professional training, and coordinates Olympic labels (Terre de Jeux 2024, Génération 2024, Développement Durable, Fair-Play).

Product overview

CDOS 38 (Comité Départemental Olympique et Sportif de l'Isère) is a departmental sports federation operating as a non-profit association representing the CNOSF at the local level. Its product and service portfolio is broad and multi-faceted, centered around four pillars: (1) Sport Health & Well-being — notably through the Maison Sport Santé Prescri'Bouge platform and MSS Prescri'bouge service that guides individuals with chronic conditions toward physical activity; (2) Education & Citizenship — providing pedagogical resources (12 exhibitions, tools, interventions), civic service intermediation, and educational-social actions for schools; (3) Association Life & Professionalization — encompassing Guid'Asso support, Impact Emploi payroll services, volunteer workshops, and a Qualiopi-certified professional training organism offering courses in management, first aid, communication, and workplace safety; and (4) Sports Policy — administering Olympic labels (Terre de Jeux 2024, Génération 2024), the Sustainable Development label, and the Fair-Play label. Physical infrastructure is provided through the Maison Départementale des Sports in Eybens, which houses 42 sports bodies and offers bookable meeting rooms, conference spaces, and an eco-event pack. CDOS 38 does not offer a digital SaaS product; its offerings are entirely service-oriented toward sports associations, clubs, schools, municipalities, and individual citizens in the Isère department.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Prescri'Bouge: A Maison Sport Santé (Sport Health House) platform operated by CDOS 38, carrying the DAPAP 38, which is a Device for Support towards the Practice of Physical Activities for people with chronic diseases.

Products and services

• Maison Sport Santé Prescri'Bouge A sport-health platform (DAPAP 38) that guides adults with chronic diseases, ALD patients, and seniors toward adapted physical activity through free individualized support, operated in coordination with regional health partners.
• Impact Emploi Association A third-party employer service enabling sports and animation associations (up to 9 employees) to outsource payroll, social declarations, and HR management through a URSSAF-certified platform.
• Guid'Asso Generalist Accompaniment A national network-labeled resource center providing guidance to associations on creation, employment, administration, financing, and communication within the Isère territory.
• Formation Professionnelle (Organisme de Formation) A Qualiopi-certified training provider offering professional development courses for sports, cultural, and social associations, covering CFGA, PSSM, PSC, association management, accounting, communication, and workplace safety.
• Ateliers Bénévoles Customized workshops for volunteer leaders covering association law, financial management, project management, and communication, available on-demand for territorial collectives and committees.
• Intermédiation de Service Civique Civic service intermediation placing up to 15 volunteers per year into non-accredited sports clubs and committees for 8-month missions of 24+ hours per week.
• Maison Départementale des Sports A departmental sports facility in Eybens housing the Olympic Committee and 42 sports bodies (33 committees, 6 leagues, 4 structures) with bookable meeting rooms (Paris 2024, Grenoble 1968, Chamonix 1924, Albertville 1992) and conference spaces.
• Ressources Pédagogiques (Pedagogical Resources) Pedagogical resources including 12 thematic exhibitions (100+ panels on sport-health, gender equality, disability, fair play, Olympic history), educational tools (quizzes, board games), and intervention services for schools and communities.
• Actions Éducatives & Sociales Educational and social actions for schools and youth structures, including events, interventions, and coordination of sporting activities rooted in Olympic values.
• Pack Éco-événement Free eco-friendly event supplies including reusable cups (25cl, 50cl, 15cl coffee cups, 1L pitchers), foldable recycling bins, and water stations for eco-responsible sports events organized by associations and local authorities.
• Premiers Secours (PSC / PSSM) Training First aid training including Citizen First Aid (PSC) initial and refresher courses, and Mental Health First Aid (PSSM) training, co-organized with UFOLEP 38.
• Olympic & Sports Labels Administration A suite of Olympic and sports labels administered at the departmental level: Terre de Jeux 2024 (Paris 2024 celebration/engagement), Génération 2024 (school-sport bridges), Label Développement Durable (eco-responsible events), and Label Fair-Play (ethics and respect in sport).

Quantifiable outcome

• 367 people trained through actions, workshops, and conferences in 2025
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Conseil Départemental de l'IsèrecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary institutional funder and supporter of CDOS 38. Provides funding for sports development programs, facility maintenance, and departmental sports policy implementation.
• Région Auvergne Rhône-AlpescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional authority providing funding for sports associations, equipment acquisition, transportation costs, and regional sports development projects.
• Agence Nationale du SportcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational sports agency supporting employment in sports (creation, apprenticeship) and territorial projects for local sports associations.
• Agence Régionale de Santé Auvergne Rhône-AlpescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional health agency partnering on sport-health initiatives, including the Prescri'Bouge platform for adapted physical activity programs.
• SDJES 38 (Service Départemental à la Jeunesse, à l'Engagement et aux Sports)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState service in Isère for youth, sports, and associative life. Co-deploys training programs including VSS prevention and employer function training.
• DSDEN 38 (Direction des Services Départementaux de l'Éducation Nationale)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational authority partnering on Generation 2024 label for schools and educational programs.
• URSSAFcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSocial security collection organization designating CDOS as 'trusted third party' for Impact Emploi payroll service to sports associations.
• Office Municipal du Sport de GrenobleminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTechnical partner providing coordination for municipal sports organizations in Grenoble.
• Profession Sport 38coreTechnology or IntegrationCo-resident at Maison Départementale des Sports, focused on professionalization of sports employment in Isère. Joint service delivery partner.
• CNOSF (Comité National Olympique et Sportif Français)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational parent organization. CDOS represents CNOSF at departmental level. CNOSF groups 94 federations, 175,000 clubs, 1,250,000 volunteers, and 14,000,000 licensees.
• CROS Auvergne Rhône-Alpes (Comité Régional Olympique et Sportif)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional Olympic and Sports Committee representing CNOSF at regional level. Works jointly with CDOS on sports development.
• Enfant Bleu IsèreminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSpecialized association for VSS prevention and victim support. Partners on VSS training delivery, certified by Ministry of Education and working with Ministry of Sports.
• Tatami TalksminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSpecialized structure on equality and discrimination prevention in sports. Co-designs and delivers mixity and equality training for sports instructors.
• IFMAN CominorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTraining organization for non-violent conflict management. Co-organizes 'Gestion des violences sur les terrains de sport' training with CDOS.
• Mvélo+minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCycling service providing bicycle vestiaries for eco-responsible sports events under SMMAG territory.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• CNOSF (Comité National Olympique et Sportif Français): The French National Olympic Committee — CDOS 38's ultimate parent and the largest umbrella sports governance body in France. Comparable as the apex of the same hierarchical Olympic structure, providing the labels (Terre de Jeux, Génération 2024, Développement Durable) that CDOS 38 administers locally.

Others

• Guid'Asso (Le Mouvement Associatif): National network that has labeled CDOS 38 as a 'Generalist Accompaniment' structure. Comparable as the certifying network that defines the support standards CDOS 38 delivers to associations on creation, employment, financing, and administration.
• Agence Nationale du Sport: National sports funding agency providing grants to CDOS 38 for employment in sport and territorial projects. Comparable as a major institutional funding counterpart whose priorities and budget allocations materially shape CDOS 38's programming capacity.
• Ministère des Sports (France): National ministry that funds and steers French sports policy, including via the SDJES 38 which partners with CDOS 38 on training delivery. Comparable as the highest-level public counterpart whose policy priorities and budgets translate directly into CDOS 38's program scope.

Emerging players

• UFOLEP (Union Française des Œuvres Laïques d'Éducation Physique): National multi-sport federation affiliated with the Ligue de l'enseignement that co-organizes first-aid (PSC) training with CDOS 38. Comparable as a delivery partner offering sport-access and training programs to a partially overlapping associative membership base.

Regional players

• Fédération Française Handisport: National federation whose Isère departmental committee is housed in CDOS 38's Maison Départementale. Comparable as a tenant federation relying on CDOS 38 for administrative coordination, facilities, and label support within the departmental footprint.
• Fédération Française du Sport Adapté: National federation for adapted sport whose Isère committee is also housed at the Maison Départementale. Comparable as a federation tenant that depends on CDOS 38's coordination, training, and resource infrastructure to deliver sport programs locally.

Direct peers

• Profession Sport 38: Co-located at the Maison Départementale des Sports in Eybens, Profession Sport 38 focuses on professionalization of sports employment in Isère. A direct functional peer offering complementary employment, training, and HR services to the same sports-association customer base in the same territory.
• CROS Auvergne Rhône-Alpes: The regional Olympic and Sports Committee representing CNOSF at the Auvergne Rhône-Alpes regional level. Directly comparable as the parent tier above CDOS 38 with the same Olympic mandate, label administration, and institutional funding model, just at a larger geographic scope.
• Office Municipal du Sport de Grenoble: Municipal sports office coordinating Grenoble's sports organizations and serving as a local-level operational peer. Listed as a technical coordination partner of CDOS 38, with comparable responsibilities for serving clubs, organizing events, and interfacing with public authorities — but at the municipal rather than departmental tier.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

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