Welcome to viaSport's online application form for the Indigenous Youth Sport Legacy Fund.
Please ensure to read the Indigenous Youth Sport Legacy Fund Guidelines before proceeding to the application form. The application form should take around 30-40 minutes to complete. If you have any questions prior to submitting an application, please contact us at: Grants@viaSport.ca
The Indigenous Youth Sport Legacy Fund was created to assist amateur athletes of Indigenous ancestry, including athletes with a disability or disabilities, in their pursuit of excellence in sport. Grants are awarded to athletes competing in any sport, with priority given to athletes participating on provincial teams, national teams, and/or in any regional, provincial, or national tournaments and competitions featuring Indigenous participants (i.e. North American Indigenous Games, All Native Basketball Tournament). Please become familiar with the guidelines before applying. Indigenous Youth Sport Legacy Fund Guidelines
Who can apply?
- A Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Canada- Of Indigenous ancestry- Between 13 and 30 years of age at the time of application- Currently living and training in B.C. (exceptions may be made in cases where an applicant is required to reside elsewhere for training purposes)- Able to demonstrate a strong history of participation in amateur sport and a demonstrated potential to achieve provincial level (or higher) performance results (Examples of minimum levels shown below)
Level - Examples of Supporting Criteria - Maximum Funding Eligibility
Regional - Tracking towards or participating in BC Indigenous Provincial Athlete Development Camps - $1,000
Provincial - Nominated by their Provincial Sport Organization (PSO) or Disability Sport Organization (DSO) as an identified performance athlete (or Targeted Athlete) / On an Aboriginal or Indigenous Provincial Team Tracking towards or participating in BC Aboriginal Provincial Championship / Tracking towards or participating in BC Games / On Team BC - $1,500
National - Receiving Sport Canada Carding support (SR-1, SR-2, SR, C-1, D) / Own the Podium Tier 1 Athlete / On a Senior National Team / On a Junior National Team / Identified as a NextGen Athlete - $2,000
2024 Indigenous Youth Sport Legacy Fund
Welcome to viaSport's online application form for the Indigenous Youth Sport Legacy Fund.
Please ensure to read the Indigenous Youth Sport Legacy Fund Guidelines before proceeding to the application form. The application form should take around 30-40 minutes to complete. If you have any questions prior to submitting an application, please contact us at: Grants@viaSport.ca
The Indigenous Youth Sport Legacy Fund was created to assist amateur athletes of Indigenous ancestry, including athletes with a disability or disabilities, in their pursuit of excellence in sport. Grants are awarded to athletes competing in any sport, with priority given to athletes participating on provincial teams, national teams, and/or in any regional, provincial, or national tournaments and competitions featuring Indigenous participants (i.e. North American Indigenous Games, All Native Basketball Tournament). Please become familiar with the guidelines before applying. Indigenous Youth Sport Legacy Fund Guidelines
Who can apply?
- A Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Canada- Of Indigenous ancestry- Between 13 and 30 years of age at the time of application- Currently living and training in B.C. (exceptions may be made in cases where an applicant is required to reside elsewhere for training purposes)- Able to demonstrate a strong history of participation in amateur sport and a demonstrated potential to achieve provincial level (or higher) performance results (Examples of minimum levels shown below)
Level - Examples of Supporting Criteria - Maximum Funding Eligibility
Regional - Tracking towards or participating in BC Indigenous Provincial Athlete Development Camps - $1,000
Provincial - Nominated by their Provincial Sport Organization (PSO) or Disability Sport Organization (DSO) as an identified performance athlete (or Targeted Athlete) / On an Aboriginal or Indigenous Provincial Team Tracking towards or participating in BC Aboriginal Provincial Championship / Tracking towards or participating in BC Games / On Team BC - $1,500
National - Receiving Sport Canada Carding support (SR-1, SR-2, SR, C-1, D) / Own the Podium Tier 1 Athlete / On a Senior National Team / On a Junior National Team / Identified as a NextGen Athlete - $2,000