Canadian Women and Sport: WISE Fund Grant

Deadline: 2-Nov-21

The Canadian Women and Sport WISE Fund Grant is now open to build capacity for gender equity within organizations and support them to expand quality opportunities for girls and women to participate and lead in sport.

Activities

Examples of eligible uses of funds. Expenses directly related to the initiative activities, including:

Compensation for human resources directly related to initiative activities (i.e. salaries, facilitator honoraria, etc.)
Venue costs
Marketing and communications
Travel costs related to carrying out the initiative
Equipment costs
Participant training/registration fees
Data collection
Childcare

Funding Information

Canadian Women & Sport will be awarding 45 grants valued at $2,500 each!

What is Eligible?

Programs or initiatives that help keep girls and women participating in sport throughout their lives
Programs or initiatives that increase the leadership capacity or representation of girls in women in sport
Programs or initiatives that enhance an organization’s capacity for gender equity
Organizations or initiatives that focus on supporting marginalized girls and women in sport

Eligibility Criteria

Sport organizations (NSOs, MSOs, PSOs, clubs)
Community organizations
University/college sport programs
Schools
Non-profit organizations
Organizations who have previously received funding
They reinforce their commitment to equity by dedicating a minimum of 60% of grant funding toward organizations/initiatives directly serving women and girls who are:
- Indigenous peoples (First Nations, Métis, and Inuit)
- People of Colour (people who are non-white, regardless of place of birth)
- LGBTQI2S+
- Persons with Disabilities