Equity through Diverse Impact Grant – Canada

Deadline: 16-Feb-24

The Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group (OSEG) Foundation has announced the Equity through Diverse Impact (EDI) Grant to support Ottawa-based organizations that align with their mission of using the power of sport as a catalyst for social change to improve the lives of children and youth facing barriers to sports and recreation programs.

Organizations that are successful in receiving the EDI Grant will use the funding to enhance their youth programs to foster greater inclusion, access, and opportunity to sport and recreation. Eligible organizations must serve underrepresented communities and groups that may face systemic barriers.

Funding Information

• The OSEG Foundation EDI Grant provides $5,000 to Ottawa-based organizations that are using the power of sport to support marginalized children and youth in the community.

Eligible Programs

• Eligible programs/initiatives must meet the following requirements:
  • Include equitable, diverse, and inclusive practices within the organization and program
  • Implement consistent, intentional programming for participants ages 6 – 24 years old, with initiatives that serve one or more of the following:
    • BIPOC youth
    • Girls-centered programs
    • Low-income communities
    • Youth with disabilities
    • 2SLGBTQ+ youth
    • Indigenous, Metis, or Inuit youth
    • Newcomer youth
  • Proposals that incorporate sport and physical activity to teach and develop life skills and follow the positive youth development framework with intended program outcomes.
  • Eligible uses of grant funding are encouraged for new and pilot initiatives, and can include but are not limited to:
    • Program development and implementation
    • Participant registration
    • Adaptive equipment
    • Translations and/or interpreter services

Eligibility Criteria

• OSEG Foundation reviews applications to ensure the correct organizational information and to ensure applications meet the grant eligibility criteria, as stated below.
  • OSEG Foundation grants funds to applicants that are qualified donees (as defined by the Canada Revenue Agency), including:
    • A registered charity
    • A National amateur athletic association with programming in the Ottawa region within 100km of the National Capital Region
    • Ottawa based housing corporations
    • Metis, Inuit or First Nation community/Band or organizations

Ineligible

• Organizations that are not eligible to receive the OSEG Foundation EDI Grant are:
  • Organizations that are not designated by the Canada Revenue Agency as being a Qualified Donee
  • Organizations based outside 100km of Ottawa Capital Region
  • Initiatives that do not focus support for marginalized communities, including BIPOC, girls, low-income communities, youth with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+, Indigenous, Metis or Inuit youth, or newcomer youth
  • Initiatives that do not focus on positive youth development through sport or recreation, for youth ages of 6 – 24 years old
  • Organizations looking for funding for capital campaigns
  • Religious, political organizations, or special interest groups
  • Organizations using grant for annual operating funds, unless directly linked to EDI focus and success of the proposed project
  • For-profit organizations
  • Sports teams (professional and/or amateur sport organizations are not listed as qualified donees as defined by the Canada Revenue Agency, therefore not eligible for funding)
  • Individuals

For more information, visit OSEG Foundation.