National Sport Organization Grants

Grants are available for national sport organizations that organize and operate programs and/or initiatives to increase the number of women coaching or to increase the certification levels of women coaching in the sport. More...

Professional Development Grants (up to $2,000 each)

The purpose of the Professional Development Grants is to assist women who are interested in a career in coaching by providing an opportunity to upgrade their education. A grant allows the coach to participate in coaching seminars or conferences, attend major competitions, or consult with a recognized sport expert. A grant may also be used in combination with support from other cost-sharing partners to help coaches broaden the scope of their learning options.

To be eligible, the coach must be certified at Level 3 of the National Coaching Certification Program and be an approved Level 4/5 candidate. More...

Women in Coaching National Coaching Institute Scholarships

Scholarships are awarded annually to women coaches who attend one of seven National Coaching Institutes located across Canada.

Women coaches are eligible for a scholarship if they meet the following criteria:

• Canadian citizen or landed immigrant currently coaching Canadian athletes,
• NCCP Level 3 certified,
• Have been accepted into the full-time or part-time diploma program at one of the seven National Coaching Institutes across Canada

For information on the Women in Coaching NCI Scholarship Program for 2010-2011 click here.

To apply for these grants contact Isabelle Cayer.