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Events and awards - trainers
Recognition for Indigenous coaching excellence
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Funding available
$ 1,500
Deadline
July 11, 2025
Opened June 2, 2025
Location
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Overview
The 2026 National Indigenous Coaching Awards recognize Indigenous coaches from First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities for excellence during the May 31, 2025 to May 31, 2026 program year, through a national nomination process led by the Aboriginal Sport Circle. Nominations highlight coach development, positive role modelling, fair play, holistic living, and personal achievements.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop team skills
- Increase social or community impact
- Attract or retain talent
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Ottawa
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Sports
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Recognition of coaching excellence in sport
- Annual awards for Indigenous coaches
- National award presentation at a gala event
Documents Needed
- Completed narrative files in Word or PDF format covering coach development, positive role model in sport and community, fair play and sportsmanship, holistic lifestyle, and personal achievements
- High-resolution photo of the nominee with their athletes
- Declaration of ancestry, if the nominee does not have a status/treaty number
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Indigenous coaches (First Nations, Inuit, or Métis)
Who is not eligible
- Non-Indigenous individuals
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Selection criteria
- Highest level of competition reached
- Ranking and results
- Other achievements, such as coach of the year
- Commitment to professional development
- Positive role model, sportsmanship, and overall balance
How to apply
- Prepare the required narratives in Word or PDF file formats before filling in the fields.
- Complete the nomination form fields for the nominee, the sport(s), the highest coaching level, and the nominator if different.
- Upload the completed narratives file.
- Upload a high-resolution photo of the nominee with their athletes.
- Upload the declaration of ancestry if the nominee does not have a status/treaty number.
- Check the certification box in lieu of a signature.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are collected and reviewed by a national committee.
- Recipients are selected for the male and female categories.
- Successful candidates receive their award at the national gala.
Additional information
- The recipients are selected by a national committee.
- The awards are presented at the National Indigenous Sport Gala in Ottawa, Ontario.
- Applications may be submitted by the candidate or by a third party.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Events and awards - trainers Program
What is the Events and awards - trainers?
The 2026 National Indigenous Coaching Awards recognize Indigenous coaches from First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities for excellence during the May 31, 2025 to May 31, 2026 program year, through a national nomination process led by the Aboriginal Sport Circle. Nominations highlight coach development, positive role modelling, fair play, holistic living, and personal achievements.
How much funding can be received?
Events and awards - trainers Funds up to $1,500 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was July 11, 2025.
Who is eligible for the Events and awards - trainers program?
To be eligible for the Events and awards - trainers program, you must:
Indigenous coach (First Nations, Inuit, or Métis)
Actively involved in the sport during the nomination year
Must demonstrate sportsmanship, fair play, role modeling, and commitment to a holistic lifestyle
What expenses are eligible under Events and awards - trainers?
Recognition of coaching excellence in sport
Annual awards for Indigenous coaches
National award presentation at a gala event
Who can I contact for more information about the Events and awards - trainers?
You can contact Coaching Association of Canada (CAC) by email at khodder@aboriginalsportcircle.ca.
Where is the Events and awards - trainers available?
The Events and awards - trainers program is available the province of Ontario.