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Mentoring and internships - trainers

Practical mentorship for women and non-binary coaches

Offered by
Coaching Association of Canada (CAC)

Record updated

Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Canada
Who can apply
Women (cis and trans) and all non-binary people.
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Overview

The Programme des apprenties entraîneures des Jeux du Canada supports women coaches through practical, integrated experience in a national multi-sport setting and concludes at the 2027 Canada Games in Quebec City, Quebec. Participants join team preparation, competition, and mentorship throughout the program.

At a glance

Funding available

Varies by project

Financing goals
  • Develop strategic partnerships
  • Develop team skills
  • Develop a new program or service
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Enhance an existing program
  • Attract or retain talent
  • Obtain certifications or accreditations
  • Develop workforce skills
  • Strengthen organizational capacity
  • Train or support volunteers
  • Raise awareness or mobilize a population

Eligible candidates

Location
  • Canada
Eligible Industries
All industries
Annual revenue
All revenue ranges
Organisation size
All organization sizes
Audience
  • Women
Legal structures
All legal structures

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Availability timeline

2026
Periods: 1

Latest changes

Mentorship and Stages program updated

The Mentorship and Stages page now highlights a women’s and gender-diverse coaching mentorship resources stream plus Canada Games apprentice coaching details, including a November 5, 2025 interest deadline.

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The Mentorship and Stages content now shows a new resources and training stream for women and gender-diverse people in coaching, with roles named as mentors, mentees, and sport administrators. It also now shows the Canada Games apprentice coach program for 26 coaches, ending with the 2027 Canada Winter Games from February 27 to March 14, 2027 in Quebec City, Quebec. The application guidance now requires an OPTS support letter and a public interest form, and eligible coaches must submit both by November 5, 2025. The page also points to the 2027 program guidelines PDF and a Microsoft Forms application link.

Official source: coach.ca
July 9, 2026

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Women (cis and trans) and all non-binary people.

Eligible expenses

  • The registered coach licence or certified professional coach title fee.

Eligible geographic areas

  • Canada
  • Quebec City, Quebec

Activities funded

  • Apprentice coach experience with a provincial or territorial team.
  • Mentorship throughout the program.
  • Preparation and competition at the 2027 Canada Games.

How to apply

  • Request a support letter from your OPTS.
  • Submit the declaration of interest form and the OPTS support letter by 5 November 2025.

Documents Needed

  • Declaration of interest form
  • Support letter from the OPTS

Selection criteria

  • Applicants must meet the published eligibility requirements.
  • Applications must be submitted with the required support letter and interest form by the deadline.
  • The program is designed for women coaches with relevant coaching experience.

Processing and Agreement

  • Selection of participants is completed by 31 July 2024.
  • Mentors and mentees are matched by 30 September 2024.
  • Mid-term evaluation runs from February to March 2025.
  • Final evaluation runs from November to December 2025.

Additional information

  • The program has a published guideline document for full details.

Contacts

ajohnson@coach.ca
613-235-5000 ext. 2391
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Mentoring and internships - trainers Program

What is the Mentoring and internships - trainers?

The Programme des apprenties entraîneures des Jeux du Canada supports women coaches through practical, integrated experience in a national multi-sport setting and concludes at the 2027 Canada Games in Quebec City, Quebec. Participants join team preparation, competition, and mentorship throughout the program.

Who is eligible for the Mentoring and internships - trainers program?

To be eligible for the Mentoring and internships - trainers program, you must: Open to women (cis and trans) and all non-binary people. Mentors need extensive coaching and mentorship experience, plus the registered coach licence or certified professional coach title. Mentees need high-performance coaching experience and the registered coach licence or certified professional coach title, or be working toward it.

What expenses are eligible under Mentoring and internships - trainers?

The registered coach licence or certified professional coach title fee.

Who can I contact for more information about the Mentoring and internships - trainers?

You can contact Coaching Association of Canada (CAC) by email at ajohnson@coach.ca or by phone at 613-235-5000 ext. 2391.

Where is the Mentoring and internships - trainers available?

The Mentoring and internships - trainers program is available across Canada.

Is the Mentoring and internships - trainers a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Mentoring and internships - trainers is a Expert Advice

Who are the financial supporters of the Mentoring and internships - trainers?

Mentoring and internships - trainers is funded by Coaching Association of Canada (CAC)