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The CAC offers grants to eligible sport organizations (NSOs, PTCRs, and the COPSI Network) that organize and operate programs and initiatives to increase the number of coaches who identify with one or more of the CAC’s Priority Groups. In the CAC’s Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Policy, Priority Groups include “women, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, Indigenous Peoples, and people that identify with the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.” A PTSO is eligible to apply with the endorsement or in partnership with the NSO partner.

Program Goal 

Support the development and implementation of projects by sport organizations to increase the diversity of coaches in Canada.  

Funding 

Grant recipients will receive up to $1,500 to support their project and must contribute a minimum of $500 to the project. All project activities must be completed between April 1, 2026, and March 1, 2027, and a final report must be completed by March 1, 2027.

Project Eligibility

Eligible projects may include, but are not limited to:

  • Hosting a specialized introduction to coaching workshop or a relevant NCCP Workshop
  • Training new NCCP Coach Developers (example: training NCCP Coach Developers who can deliver an NCCP workshop in another language to a new community)
  • Developing a mentorship program
  • Developing a Community of Practice
  • Providing practical coaching experiences for coaches (example: attending a National Championships in a coach apprentice role) 

Grant Recipients

2025-2026

•    Biathlon Alberta; Northern Women’s Coaching Initiative
•    Broomball Canada; Newfoundland & Labrador’s First Learning Facilitator and First Coach Development Workshop
•    Karate Canada; Karate for Participants with a Disability – Coaching Opportunities & NCCP program updates
•    Nunavut Badminton; 2025 Coaching Symposium
•    Ontario Amateur Wrestling Association; Ontario Wrestling Coaches Development & Inclusion Clinic
•    Ringette BC; Paddling Together: Indigenous Ringette Coach Recruitment, Support, and Mentorship Program
•    Speed Skating Canada; Hybrid Speed Skating Pilot Program, supported by Patinage de vitesse Québec
•    SportNB; Sport Étude Next Generation Coaching
•    SportNL; Coaching Connections: Introducing and Developing a Pathway for Aboriginal Coaches within Labrador
•    Squash BC; Women in Squash Mentorship Program

2024-2025

•    Baseball Canada; Women in Coaching Program
•    Canadian Cerebral Palsy Sport Association; Boccia Coaches with Disabilities Development Program
•    Curling Canada; “Confidence” – Building Confidence in Female Coaches
•    Cycling Canada; Diversifying Coaches at Cycling Canada
•    Field Hockey Canada; Stick Together Mentoring Program
•    Rowing Canada Aviron; Women Coaches Leading Women's Crews
•    Sailing Canada; Coach Development: Training Camp & Competition Mentorship for Female Coaches
•    Taekwondo Canada; Women on the Rise
•    Triathlon Ontario; Coach Developer Mentorship
•    Volleyball Canada; Mentorship for Women Coaches

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Frances Priest

She/Her/Elle

Manager, Sport Safety

Language(s) Spoken: French / English

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Telephone Number 613-235-5000 ext. 2377