Deadline: 14-Jun-22
The viaSport British Columbia Society is seeking applications for its Indigenous Youth Sport Legacy Fund to assist amateur athletes of Indigenous ancestry, including athletes with a disability or disabilities, in their pursuit of excellence in sport.
The grant seeks to relieve some of the financial costs associated with high-performance sport, including registration, travel, equipment, and coaching expenses. Grants are awarded to athletes competing in any sport, with priority given to athletes participating on provincial teams, national teams, and/or in any regional, provincial, or national tournaments and competitions featuring Indigenous participants (i.e. North American Indigenous Games, All Native Basketball Tournament).
Objectives
The High Performance Athlete Assistance Grant was created to assist amateur athletes of Indigenous ancestry, including athletes with a disability or disabilities, in their pursuit of excellence in sport. The grant seeks to relieve some of the financial costs associated with high performance sport, including registration, travel, equipment, and coaching expenses. Grants are awarded to athletes competing in any sport, with priority given to athletes participating on regional, provincial, and national teams.
Funding Information
Applicants are able to apply for a grant between $500 and $2,000.
Eligibility Criteria
- A Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Canada
- Of Indigenous ancestry
- Between 13 and 30 years of age at the time of application
- Currently living and training in B.C. (exceptions may be made in cases where an applicant is required to reside elsewhere for training purposes)
- Able to demonstrate a strong history of participation in amateur sport and a demonstrated potential to achieve provincial level (or higher) performance results
Criteria
Applicants will be evaluated based on the following criteria:
- Demonstrated commitment to athletic development and high performance
- Sport performance objectives for 2022-2023 and/or relevant seasons of play
- Sport achievements to date and demonstrated potential towards future performance
- Letter of support/reference from a coach, mentor, or community member that can speak to your athletic ability and commitment to sport
For more information, visit https://viasportgrants.smapply.io/prog/indigenous_youth_sport_legacy_fund/