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ViaSport - BC Ferries Disability Sport Experience Program
Ferry travel support for disability sport participants
Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Overview
This program provides BC Ferries travel support for eligible disability sport participants in British Columbia. It supports travel for tournaments, participation camps, events, and regular league play, with an annual in-kind budget of $25,000.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Sports
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Local
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Travel to disability or para sport competitions within British Columbia.
- Participation in tournaments, camps, events, and regular league play.
- Travel to eligible provincial, western, national, or international championship events for youth athletes.
- Travel for coaching, staff, or official certification and professional development.
Documents Needed
- Completed online application form
- Account registration on the online grants portal
- Application confirmation email
- Banking information, if awarded
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Athletes of any age
- Individuals representing an athlete, such as a caregiver, parent, guardian, coach, or partner
- Not-for-profit provincial and national organizations
- Not-for-profit local sport organizations, clubs, and associations
- Coaches, managers, staff members, volunteers, and officials
Who is not eligible
- Additional parent chaperones
- Organizations without a connection to an appropriate Disability Sport Organization
- Applicants seeking funding for multiple applications from the same club or organization for the same event
Eligible expenses
- Ferry travel vouchers for eligible athletes and affiliated support persons
- Passenger travel support for qualifying trips
- Vehicle travel costs may be considered
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Additional parent chaperones are not eligible to receive funding.
- Travel outside the eligible disability or para sport event scope is not covered.
- Multiple applications for the same club or organization and the same event are not allowed.
Eligible geographic areas
- British Columbia
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and ordered by travel date.
- Applications are prioritized using the program’s stated criteria and available funds.
- Applicants are notified by email before travel if approved or not.
- Successful applicants receive PDF vouchers and must print them before travel.
- A post-travel survey is required for successful applicants.
Additional information
- Applications are reviewed on a rolling intake basis and prioritized by travel date.
- First-time users are given priority.
- Successful applicants may need to complete a post-travel survey.
- Vouchers must be printed and presented at check-in.
Frequently Asked Questions about the ViaSport - BC Ferries Disability Sport Experience Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the ViaSport - BC Ferries Disability Sport Experience Program. 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 ViaSport - BC Ferries Disability Sport Experience Program?
This program provides BC Ferries travel support for eligible disability sport participants in British Columbia. It supports travel for tournaments, participation camps, events, and regular league play, with an annual in-kind budget of $25,000.
Who is eligible for the ViaSport - BC Ferries Disability Sport Experience Program program?
To be eligible for the ViaSport - BC Ferries Disability Sport Experience Program program, you must:
Eligible disability sport applicants
Travel in British Columbia
Submitted before travel deadline
What expenses are eligible under ViaSport - BC Ferries Disability Sport Experience Program?
Travel to disability or para sport competitions within British Columbia.
Participation in tournaments, camps, events, and regular league play.
Travel to eligible provincial, western, national, or international championship events for youth athletes.
Travel for coaching, staff, or official certification and professional development.
Where is the ViaSport - BC Ferries Disability Sport Experience Program available?
The ViaSport - BC Ferries Disability Sport Experience Program program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the ViaSport - BC Ferries Disability Sport Experience Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
ViaSport - BC Ferries Disability Sport Experience Program is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the ViaSport - BC Ferries Disability Sport Experience Program?
ViaSport - BC Ferries Disability Sport Experience Program is funded by BC Sport Agency