Support to Sports Participation Grant Pilot Program Launched
September 26, 2024 – Defence Stories
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Support to Sports Participation Grants pilot program
Are you a Canadian Armed Forces member? Do you love sports? Are you an athlete, coach or official? Do you want to participate in sports in your community while being supported by the CAF?
Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS) is launching a pilot grant program for participation in sports outside the CAF, aimed at CAF members. As part of our financial reprioritization efforts, the program's official launch was postponed, and both the format and financial framework have been adjusted.
This grant will focus on supporting local sports opportunities up to the national level and will include support for OUTCAN members. To amplify the impact of sports, the Support to Sports Participation Grants aim to:
- support and increase sports participation via opportunities outside the formal CAF sports program;
- foster community integration; and
- reduce barriers and relieve some of the financial pressures associated with participation and access to community sports.
What can the grant be used for?
Financial support is available for league and competition entry fees, parts of transportation and accommodation costs, certification fees, professional development and more! Please visit our website Support to Sports Participation Grant for a more detailed list of what the grant can and cannot be used for.
When to apply
Once your participation in a sporting event/course is confirmed, please refer to the program duration below, to apply.
October 1, 2024 – March 7, 2025, inclusively
Applications can be submitted at any time for event/course in sports that occur within the Support to Sports Participations Grants duration.
Sports participation and competitive sports are an integral part of the continuing training and
development of CAF members supporting operational readiness. As an operational enabler, the CAF Sports Program is a key contributor to the mental, social and physical wellness of CAF members and the development of core military competencies. This grant program is an opportunity to maximize the impact of sport beyond the formal CAF Sports Program.
For more information on the grant and how you can apply, please visit Support to Sports Participation Grant or contact your local PSP Team.
(Please note: As of March 31, 2024, the Out Service Request Program is no longer available).