Grant Applications

Coach Development Grant

The Coaches Association of Saskatchewan offers a Coach Development Grant to support Saskatchewan resident coaches to attend professional development and advanced education opportunities that will enhance their skills and abilities.

A matching grant of up to a maximum of $1,000 is available once every two years.

Grant Eligibility

• Coaches must be Saskatchewan residents and a subscriber of Coaches Association of Saskatchewan.
• Coaches must be in good standing with their Provincial Sport Organization (PSO).
• Coaches must have shown a commitment to coach education through participation in NCCP Pathway.
• Coaches must be up to date in Respect in Sport and Safe Sport requirements.
• A matching grant of up to a maximum of $1,000 is available once every two years. Coaches are not eligible to apply for a grant in consecutive years.
• Coaches must access financial support from other sources such as their local club, community sport association, Provincial Sport Organization, school professional development funds, personal investment to help offset the costs of attending or participating in the activity.
• The application must include details of the event, the learning objectives and outcomes, event budget, and how the knowledge from the event will be shared with other coaches in the province.
• The event being applied for must be held in Canada or the United States.
• This program support is intended for unique professional development opportunities.

Eligible Expenditures

• Training, conference, or event registration fee.
• Accommodation costs.
• Travel costs to attend the event (actual fuel cost or flight cost).

Ineligible Expenditures

• Daily per diems or mileage expenses (per km rates).
• Lost wages or compensation for time off work.
• Equipment expenses.

Grant Information

Due to limited funds and the potential volume of applications, not all requests meeting the established criteria will be approved for funding. The number of coaches from a particular sport applying for the same event may impact the maximum amount approved.

The Coach Development Grant program requires a matching funding component. Matching funds can be from a number of sources including Provincial Sport Organizations, local club, school professional development funds, personal investment, or other sources or sponsors.

Applications will be reviewed on their individual merit.

All decisions are final.

Submission Deadlines

Applications must be received a minimum of 30 days prior to the event/activity. Late applications may be considered by the Grant Review Committee.

Application Process

All application forms must be completed in full and must be signed by the coach.

The applicant will be emailed of the outcome of their application within 30 days of receipt of the application.

Follow-up Procedures

A follow-up report must be submitted within 30 days after the completion of the event/activity. The follow-up report must contain the following information:

• Details of the activity or event (dates, locations).
• How this event contributed to the learning objectives outlined in the application.
• A financial report detailing all revenues and expenditures including copies of all receipts.
• Grant funds will be released upon receipt and approval of the follow up report.

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