Deadline: 2-Oct-22
The Canadian Women & Sport is pleased to extend an invitation to sport and recreation organizations across Canada to apply for the Same Game Challenge thanks to funding support from Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities (Jumpstart).
Same Game Challenge is for sport leaders who are inspired to reimagine how women and girls access their sport but have been frustrated in their ability to make efficient and effective change. Sport leaders will be provided with a step-by-step process that guides them on how to connect with their members to identify gender inequities. Sport leaders and their organizations will develop the skills they need to create sustainable change that closes the gender inequity gaps they face. Participating organizations will also receive access to expert coaching and peer support throughout the process.
This project will support organizations to advance gender equity and improve opportunities for women and girls as participants and leaders in sport.
Canadian Women & Sport is committed to the equitable distribution of funds to all communities and underrepresented groups. They welcome and encourage applications from organizations led by or directly serving women and girls who are:
- Indigenous peoples (First Nations, Métis, and Inuit)
- People of Colour (people who are non-white, regardless of birthplace)
- 2SLGBTQI+
- Deaf Persons, Persons with Disabilities
How will organizations benefit?
Successful applicants will receive:
- Coaching and mentorship – guidance and advice for embedding gender equity into their organizational strategies, process, and programs
- Opportunities to share and learn with others – connect with other leaders who will be working through Same Game simultaneously
- Professional Development – Access to free licenses of the Gender Equity LENS e-learning module for their organization leaders
- Financial Support – $1,000 honorarium to support organizational gender equity activities
- Knowledge and Competency – Effective solutions and a better understanding of how to engage women and girls in sport
Eligibility Criteria
- This application is open to sport, physical activity and recreation organizations across Canada such as minor sport organizations, clubs, recreation facilities, or other organizations that offer physical activity or sport in their community.
- They also encourage applications from organizations in a variety of communities (rural, suburban, urban, reserves) and sport and activity types (individual, team, recreational, summer, winter).
For more information, visit https://womenandsport.ca/call-for-national-applications-same-game-challenge/