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Sport Support Program - Canadian Sport Centre (CSC))

Q: Who is eligible for the Sport Support Program - Canadian Sport Centre (CSC)) program?

To be eligible for the Sport Support Program - Canadian Sport Centre (CSC)) program, you must: Federally or provincially/territorially incorporated not-for-profit organization in good standing Designated member of the Canadian Olympic and Paralympic Sport Institute Network (COPSIN) Recognized by Sport Canada and Own the Podium

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Sport Support Program - Canadian Sport Centre (CSC))?

You can contact Canadian Heritage (PCH) by email at contributionssportcanada@pch.gc.ca or by phone at 819-997-0055.

Q: Where is the Sport Support Program - Canadian Sport Centre (CSC)) available?

The Sport Support Program - Canadian Sport Centre (CSC)) program is available across Canada.

Q: Is the Sport Support Program - Canadian Sport Centre (CSC)) a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Sport Support Program - Canadian Sport Centre (CSC)) is a Grant and Funding

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the Sport Support Program - Canadian Sport Centre (CSC))?

Sport Support Program - Canadian Sport Centre (CSC)) is funded by Canadian Heritage (PCH)

Last Update: March 3, 2026

Canada

Supports Canadian athlete and coach development through designated centres

Grant and Funding

Overview

The Sport Support Program – Canadian Sport Centre component provides funding to designated Canadian Sport Centres within the Canadian Olympic and Paralympic Sport Institute Network to support the development of Canadian athletes and coaches. Eligible activities include delivering high-performance sport services in partnership with national and provincial organizations; the maximum funding amount is not specified.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Strengthening governance

Develop strategic partnerships

Develop employee skills

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Closing date : December 11, 2024

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries

Arts, entertainment and recreation

Location

Canada

Legal structures

Non-profit
Public or Parapublic institution

Annual revenue

All revenue ranges

Organisation size

All organization sizes

Audience

Canadians

Non-profit candidates

Sector of operation

Sports

Target groups

People with disabilities
Nonprofits / charities
Academia / students

Revenue structures

All structures

Scope

Provincial
National

Activities funded

Support for the development of Canadian athletes and coaches in partnership with national and provincial organizations.
Initiatives that strengthen collaboration between key sport partners such as the Coaching Association of Canada, the Canadian Olympic Committee, and the Canadian Paralympic Committee.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 169,000

Hiring performance coaches for national figure skating mentorship program

$ 145,000

Contracting technical directors for national swim development program

$ 95,000

Technical director support for unified national athlete assessment system

$ 70,000

Collaboration for rugby coaching certification and national team development

$ 160,000

Hiring specialized strength coaches for elite para-athlete training

$ 105,000

Expanding coaching team for national wheelchair basketball initiative

Eligibility

The applicant must be a federally or provincially/territorially incorporated not-for-profit organization in good standing.
The organization must be a designated member of the Canadian Olympic and Paralympic Sport Institute Network (COPSIN) established in Canada.
The organization must be recognized by Sport Canada and Own the Podium.
The application must include all required documents: proof of incorporation, audited or board-approved financial statements with an auditor’s letter, a business or strategic plan, and an operational plan.

Who is eligible?

Federally incorporated not-for-profit organizations designated as Canadian Sport Centres
Provincially or territorially incorporated not-for-profit organizations designated as Canadian Sport Centres

Who is not eligible

For-profit businesses are not eligible.
Organizations not incorporated at the federal or provincial/territorial level are ineligible.
Entities that are not designated members of the Canadian Olympic and Paralympic Sport Institute Network (COPSIN) cannot apply.

Eligible expenses

Salary and benefits of coaches and technical directors, in accordance with Sport Canada's funding requirements.

Eligible geographic areas

Organizations established in Canada as members of the Canadian Olympic and Paralympic Sport Institute Network (COPSIN), recognized by Sport Canada and Own the Podium, and supported by partners across different provinces or regions in Canada.

How to apply

Check eligibility requirements

Ensure your organization is a federally or provincially/territorially incorporated not-for-profit in good standing
Confirm your organization's designation as a Canadian Sport Centre member of COPSIN

Prepare application package

Contact the program to request an application package
Prepare all required documentation: application form, proof of incorporation, financial statements, business plan or equivalent, operational plan or equivalent

Submit the application

Submit the complete application package by email to contributionssportcanada@pch.gc.ca
Ensure submission is made no later than 11:59 p.m. local time on December 11, 2024

Await application results

Wait for a decision from the Department of Canadian Heritage
Monitor provided contact details for updates or requests for additional information

Additional information

Application deadline is December 11, 2024, and submissions must be received by 11:59 p.m. local time on that date to be considered.
Application packages must include proof of incorporation, audited or board-approved financial statements with auditor's letter, a business or strategic plan, and an operational plan.
Guides and resources are available to assist with the application, including funding requirements for coaching and technical leadership salaries, and guidelines for public acknowledgement of financial support.
Agents are available to answer questions about the program Monday to Friday, from 7:30 am to 6:30 pm (ET).

Contacts

contributionssportcanada@pch.gc.ca

819-997-0055

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Sport Support Program - Canadian Sport Centre (CSC)) Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Sport Support Program - Canadian Sport Centre (CSC)). 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.