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OEA Official's Bursary
Funding for officials’ training and education
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,000
Timeline
- Closing date : September 30, 2026
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
This bursary provides up to $1,000 per person to support officials’ ongoing education and status maintenance. It supports course fees and travel costs related to becoming, maintaining, or upgrading official status.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Enhance an existing program
- Obtain certifications or accreditations
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : September 30, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Educational activities for current or aspiring Eventing officials.
- Training to maintain or upgrade official status.
- Ongoing education for officials in Eventing.
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Educational project overview
- Dates and costs incurred
- Benefit to Eventing in Ontario statement
- Financial considerations statement
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Current Eventing officials.
- Aspiring Eventing officials.
Eligible expenses
- Course fees for required educational courses.
- Travel costs to attend official courses or apprentice activities, including mileage, airfare, and accommodations.
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after the application deadline.
- Applications are assessed by the Officials Committee.
- Award decisions depend on eligible status, available funds, and committee discretion.
- Bursaries are awarded and disbursed by October 31, 2026.
Additional information
- The number of bursaries varies each year.
- Applications are assessed by the Officials Committee.
- Successful applicants must submit receipts for eligible expenses.
- Bursary funds are paid only after eligible expenses have been incurred.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the OEA Official's Bursary Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the OEA Official's Bursary. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the OEA Official's Bursary?
This bursary provides up to $1,000 per person to support officials’ ongoing education and status maintenance. It supports course fees and travel costs related to becoming, maintaining, or upgrading official status.
How much funding can be received?
OEA Official's Bursary Funds up to $1,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the OEA Official's Bursary program?
To be eligible for the OEA Official's Bursary program, you must:
Ontario resident
Current EC, OE, and OEA member
Officials fees up to date
What expenses are eligible under OEA Official's Bursary?
Educational activities for current or aspiring Eventing officials.
Training to maintain or upgrade official status.
Ongoing education for officials in Eventing.
Who can I contact for more information about the OEA Official's Bursary?
You can contact Bradley Mark Johnston Educational Foundation (BMJEF) by email at Finances@ontarioeventing.ca.
Where is the OEA Official's Bursary available?
The OEA Official's Bursary program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the OEA Official's Bursary a grant, loan, or tax credit?
OEA Official's Bursary is a Grant and Funding