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Podium Alberta
Funding for Alberta high-performance athletes
Last Update: June 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 365
Timeline
- Open Date : July 2, 2026
- Closing date : October 1, 2026
Location
Alberta, Canada
Overview
Podium Alberta supports high-performance athletes in Alberta with funding for living, training, competition, and education-related costs. The program provides up to $365 per month for senior level Athlete Assistance Program funding and up to $220 per month for development level funding.
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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 : 365 $
Timeline
- Open Date : July 2, 2026
- Closing date : October 1, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Alberta
Legal structures
- All legal structures
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
- High-performance athletic training and competition preparation.
- Participation in training camps and competitions.
- Training and development with high-level coaching and sports science support.
Documents Needed
- Eligibility questionnaire
- Proof of Athlete Assistance Program carding status
- Proof of Alberta residency
- Proof of eligible expenses
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- High-performance athletes in Alberta.
- Sport Canada carded athletes.
Who is not eligible
- Athletes receiving funding from another province or territory.
- Athletes under sanction under the Canadian Anti-Doping Policy.
Eligible expenses
- Living costs such as rent, utilities, groceries, medical expenses, and transportation.
- Training costs such as coaching, sports science, facility fees, and other athlete services.
- Training camp and competition costs such as entry fees and travel.
- Sport-specific equipment.
- Education-related expenses excluding tuition, such as books and fees.
Eligible geographic areas
- Alberta
Additional information
- Applicants should complete the eligibility questionnaire.
- Past recipients are published in a public record.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Podium Alberta Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Podium Alberta. 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 Podium Alberta?
Podium Alberta supports high-performance athletes in Alberta with funding for living, training, competition, and education-related costs. The program provides up to $365 per month for senior level Athlete Assistance Program funding and up to $220 per month for development level funding.
How much funding can be received?
Podium Alberta Funds up to $365 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Podium Alberta program?
To be eligible for the Podium Alberta program, you must:
Sport Canada carded athletes
Alberta residents training in Alberta
Community or sport service involvement
What expenses are eligible under Podium Alberta?
High-performance athletic training and competition preparation.
Participation in training camps and competitions.
Training and development with high-level coaching and sports science support.
Who can I contact for more information about the Podium Alberta?
You can contact Government of Alberta Health, Research and Innovation Branch by email at podiumalberta@gov.ab.ca or by phone at none.
Where is the Podium Alberta available?
The Podium Alberta program is available the province of Alberta.
Who are the financial supporters of the Podium Alberta?
Podium Alberta is funded by Government of Alberta Health, Research and Innovation Branch