OTTAWA, ON, AUGUST 15, 2024 – The Coaching Association of Canada (CAC) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2024-2025 Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Grant Program, powered by MONDO.
The CAC is dedicated to providing opportunities for coaches through grants to sport organizations that develop and implement programs to support coaches in one or more of the CAC’s Priority Groups, which include women, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, Indigenous Peoples, and people who identify with the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. The primary objective of the EDI Grant Program, powered by MONDO, is to increase the diversity of the coaching population in Canada and ensure that sports environments are inclusive and accessible.
In 2019, the CAC conducted a study on coaching diversity and inclusion initiatives launched by National Sport Organizations (NSOs). The goal of this research was to identify how the CAC could best support their NSO partners in achieving our collective goals for equity in coaching. As a result of the findings, the CAC expanded the NSO EDI Grant Program to increase support and resources available for program development and implementation.
In 2024, the CAC was able to increase the financial support available to EDI Grant recipients thanks to a partnership with MONDO, an internationally renowned retailer with over 70 years in sports flooring. Eligibility for the EDI Grant Program was also expanded this year to include Provincial/Territorial Coaching Representatives (PTCRs) and the Canadian Olympic and Paralympic Sport Institute Network (COPSIN) in addition to NSOs. Provincial/Territorial Sport Organizations were also welcome to apply with endorsement or in partnership with their NSO.
The CAC is pleased to announce the selected recipients of the 2024-2025 EDI Grants:
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
Football Canada; Women Coach Developers
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
“We are thrilled to be part of the outstanding Coaching Association of Canada program.” said Latasha Pittman, Director, Brand & Marketing, MONDO. “Let's take inspiration from the recent Olympic Games and the upcoming Paralympic Games, where diversity, equity, and inclusion are integral, and weave the same principles into our Canadian sports organizations. Congratulations to all the grant recipients!”
About the Coaching Association of Canada
The Coaching Association of Canada unites stakeholders and partners in its commitment to raising the skills and stature of coaches, and ultimately expanding their reach and influence. Through its programs, the CAC empowers coaches with knowledge and skills, promotes ethics, fosters positive attitudes, builds competence, and increases the credibility and recognition of coaches. For more information, please visit www.coach.ca, and follow us on Facebook, X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram.
About MONDO
MONDO is the global leader in the track and field and indoor sports flooring market, with more than 1,100 of the company's track surfaces installed worldwide. Hundreds of prestigious track and field competitions have been held on MONDO track surfaces globally, and athletes have set more than 350 world records on the company’s track surfaces. A family-owned business since its founding in 1948, MONDO sells its environmentally sustainable flooring in more than 196 countries through MONDO-owned manufacturing companies in Italy, Luxembourg, Spain, and China. For news updates, visit mondoworldwide.com and the MONDO press room, and follow the company on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X (formerly Twitter).
For more information about the CAC EDI Grant Program, powered by MONDO:
Frances Priest
Manager, Sport Safety
Coaching Association of Canada