CAC EDI Grant program, powered by MONDO

The CAC offers grants to eligible sport organizations (NSOs, PTCRs, PTSOs, 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."

Program Goal: Support the development and implementation of projects by sport organizations to increase the diversity of coaches in Canada. Selected recipients will receive up to $1,500 in support of their EDI program. 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)

Application Process: Eligible organizations can submit an application here that outlines their project plan and perceived outcomes. Applications will be accepted from May 1 to June 30, 2024. Successful applicants will be notified in July 2024.

Review the full program guidelines here for more information.