August 19, 2013 – ViaSport’s Fall 2013 grant intake period opens today with several funding opportunities now available for sport in BC. For more information on each including grant guidelines, application forms and dates for future intake periods, see the links provided below.
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Aboriginal Youth Sport Legacy Fund (AYSLF) – High Performance
The Aboriginal Youth Sport Legacy Fund (ASLYF) supports programs which encourage BC’s Aboriginal youth to participate in physical activity and sport. Apply now!
Current intake period (high performance) for applications: August 19 – September 22, 2013
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Hosting BC Grant Program
The Hosting BC grant program provides funding to sport event organizers to facilitate sport, economic, social and community development. Since 2004, over $4 million has been invested in 470 sport events in communities across BC developing a legacy of sport hosting expertise. Apply now!
Current intake period for applications: August 19 – October 6, 2013
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Local Sport Program Development Fund (LSPD)
The Local Sport Program Development (LSPD) Fund allows community sport to be more accessible to people of all abilities by providing funding support to sport programs initiated by municipalities, sport organizations and Aboriginal communities. Apply now!
Current intake period for applications: August 19 – September 22, 2013
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Girls Only and Forever Active Bodies (FAB) 55+
Founded by ProMOTION Plus, the Girls Only and Forever Active Bodies (FAB) 55+ grants are part of an overarching grant fund geared towards the development of sport opportunities that inspire girls and women to get active in BC. A program with two available categories, Girls Only focuses on supporting girls and women of all ages, while FAB 55+ is limited to women aged 55 and above. Apply now!
Current intake period for applications: August 19 – September 22, 2013
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Have questions? Inquiries may be forwarded to the ViaSport Grant Team at grants@viasport.ca.