Coaches BC Legacy Grant

The Coaches BC Legacy Grant is a grant that helps off-set costs of projects and/or programs that support and uplift coaches from equity seeking backgrounds.

Initially developed by the Coaches Association of BC, viaSport BC has re-developed the fund from Coaches BC to be more focused on uplifting coaches from equity seeking backgrounds. The revamped grant embodies the strategic priorities of advancing diversity, equity, inclusion & reconciliation; strengthening coach & volunteer capacity, and; fostering more inclusive pathways to sport.

viaSport BC Accredited organizations can apply in one of two project-based areas: 

• Coach Recruitment & Retention Program Design
• Coach Equity & Barrier Reduction

The revamped grant was originally named after Gord May, Tim Frick, Norm Olenick and Kathy Newman as these coaches and administrators made a tremendous impact on the education, professional standards and reduction of barriers for coaches in BC.

Who can apply?

Applications can only be submitted by registered not-for-profit societies that are:

• A viaSport Designated Sport Organization with an accredited designation.

For more information visit our viaSport’s Designation Sport Program page.

Budget

This grant is a project-based funding opportunity. Eligible organizations can apply for a maximum of $2,550.