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Sport Support Program - Canadian Sport Centre (CSC))
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
1
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
2
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
3
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
4
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
