Deadline: 31-May-2026
The Gordon and Greyson Zubyck Memorial Fund (One Foot Forward) provides funding support to community sport organizations in Canada working to improve physical activity and sport opportunities for young children. Grants of up to $5,000 are available for programs aligned with Canadian Sport for Life athlete development guidelines.
About the Fund
The fund supports grassroots sport and physical activity initiatives focused on young children and long-term athlete development.
Priority areas include:
- Age-appropriate sport activities
- Increasing access to physical activity
- Inclusive community sport programs
- Coaching and mentoring opportunities
- Alignment with Long Term Athlete Development (LTAD) standards
Supported Athlete Development Stages
The programme supports initiatives aligned with:
- Active Start (ages 0–6)
- FUNdamentals:
- Boys aged 6–9
- Girls aged 6–8
- Learn to Train:
- Boys aged 9–12
- Girls aged 8–11
Projects should follow Canadian Sport for Life, NSO, and PSO guidelines.
Funding Details
- Maximum Grant Amount: Up to $5,000
- Eligible Applicants: Community sport organizations and groups in Canada
- Focus: Grassroots youth sport and physical activity programmes
What Projects Are Supported?
The fund supports:
- Youth sport development programs
- Community physical activity initiatives
- Inclusive and accessible sport opportunities
- Coach and mentor development
- Programs improving long-term sport participation
Who Can Apply?
Eligible applicants include:
- Community sport organizations
- Local sport groups
- Grassroots physical activity programs
- Organizations supporting youth sport participation in Canada
How to Apply
Applicants should:
- Develop a child-focused sport or activity programme
- Demonstrate alignment with LTAD guidelines
- Explain community impact and accessibility
- Present a clear budget and implementation plan
FAQ
- What is the maximum funding amount?
- Organizations can receive up to $5,000.
- Who can apply?
- Community sport organizations and groups in Canada are eligible.
- What age groups are supported?
- The fund supports children from ages 0–12 depending on the athlete development stage.
- What types of projects are eligible?
- Youth sport programmes, physical activity initiatives, coaching development, and accessibility-focused projects are supported.
- Does the programme support inclusive activities?
- Yes, inclusive and accessible participation opportunities are strongly encouraged.
- Are coaching and mentoring projects eligible?
- Yes, projects supporting coaches and mentors are eligible.
Conclusion
The Gordon and Greyson Zubyck Memorial Fund supports community organizations working to improve youth sport participation and physical activity opportunities for children across Canada through safe, inclusive, and development-focused programs.
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