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Coach or Official Assistance Grant
Funding for coach and official development
Funding available
$ 1,000
Deadline
March 31, 2027
Opened April 1, 2026
Location
Manitoba, Canada
Overview
This program provides up to $1,000 to support coach and official development in Manitoba. It helps cover eligible training, certification, mentorship, and related travel or course costs.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop team skills
- Obtain certifications or accreditations
- Train or support volunteers
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Manitoba
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Sports
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- NCCP sport-specific courses
- NCCP coach evaluations
- Officials training and evaluations
- Approved professional development
- First aid training
Documents Needed
- Application form
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Coaches
- Officials
- Provincial Sport Organizations applying on behalf of coaches or officials
Eligible expenses
- Mileage ($0.45/km), minimum 40 km
- Accommodations, if required
- Meals within the province, if not provided: Breakfast $12.00; Lunch $15.00; Supper $25.00; daily meal allowance is $52.00
- Course/evaluation fees, excluding Multi-sport NCCP offered through Sport Manitoba Coaching
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Mileage for distances under 40 km
- Meals for online courses
- Multi-sport NCCP offered through Sport Manitoba Coaching
Eligible geographic areas
- Manitoba
How to apply
- Complete the required sections of the online application form, including the proposed budget on the last page.
- Submit the application form a minimum of 2 weeks prior to your event or course.
- Submit the post-event report upon completion of the event.
Processing and Agreement
- Only applications completed in full will be reviewed.
- You will be asked to submit a post-event report upon the completion of the event.
- If post event is not completed within 1 month following event, you may not receive your funding.
- Payment following post-event report may take up to 6 weeks.
- Unsuccessful applicants may appeal by writing a letter to the Sport Manitoba Coach Education Coordinator.
Additional information
- Any personal information requested on this application will only be used for the administration of Sport Manitoba Coaching.
- Applicable information including region, sport, level of certification and total grant amount may be provided publicly for reporting purposes.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Coach or Official Assistance Grant Program
What is the Coach or Official Assistance Grant?
This program provides up to $1,000 to support coach and official development in Manitoba. It helps cover eligible training, certification, mentorship, and related travel or course costs.
How much funding can be received?
Coach or Official Assistance Grant Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $1,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program is March 31, 2027. Applicants must submit their complete application before this date to be considered for funding.
Who is eligible for the Coach or Official Assistance Grant program?
To be eligible for the Coach or Official Assistance Grant program, you must:
Manitoba coaches must have an active Respect in Sport certification
Manitoba coaches must be members of their Provincial Sport Organization
What expenses are eligible under Coach or Official Assistance Grant?
NCCP sport-specific courses
NCCP coach evaluations
Officials training and evaluations
Approved professional development
First aid training
Who can I contact for more information about the Coach or Official Assistance Grant?
You can contact Sport Manitoba by email at coaching@sportmanitoba.ca.
Where is the Coach or Official Assistance Grant available?
The Coach or Official Assistance Grant program is available the province of Manitoba.