Grant and Funding Programs Offered by Georges St-Pierre Foundation (GSP)

The Georges St-Pierre Foundation is a philanthropic initiative led by Canadian MMA legend Georges St-Pierre. Its core mission is to help youth by fighting bullying and encouraging physical activity within schools across Canada. Rather than operating its own frontline services, the foundation acts primarily as a funder: it gathers donations and then redistributes 100% of the funds to carefully selected Canadian organizations and programs that specialize in bullying prevention, youth mental health, sports participation and support for young people’s education.

On its official website, the foundation explains that Georges St-Pierre personally oversees this redistribution so that the money reaches the “best Canadian resources and programs” working in these areas. This positions the foundation as a discretionary grantmaker and donor, channeling resources towards non-profits and initiatives that already have expertise and reach in schools and communities.

The foundation focuses on children and teenagers who are affected by bullying in its various forms—verbal, physical and cyberbullying—as well as on improving their overall well-being through sport. It emphasizes the role of parents, teachers and other adults in recognizing and responding to bullying, and complements this educational message by directing funding to organizations that provide helplines, educational materials, school-based programs and sports-related opportunities for youth in Canada.

Although the website does not present a formal, open-call grant program with deadlines or application forms, it clearly states that all funds are redistributed to external organizations and programs. This places the foundation in the category of discretionary funders that select partners and beneficiaries based on alignment with its mission to stop bullying and promote physical activity and perseverance in school.

The foundation’s site also curates a list of reputable anti-bullying resources in Canada and internationally, highlighting partners and reference organizations that work with young people, parents and educators. By amplifying these resources and channeling financial support to Canadian programs, the Georges St-Pierre Foundation contributes to a wider ecosystem of services and campaigns against bullying. Its impact is felt both through financial support to specialized organizations and through public awareness efforts grounded in Georges St-Pierre’s own experience of bullying and his advocacy for resilience, respect and education.