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ViaSport - BC Ferries Sport Experience Program
Travel support for eligible sport trips
Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
$ 7,500
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Overview
The program provides ferry voucher support for eligible athletes and not-for-profit sport organizations through BC Ferries and viaSport. It supports travel to international events, national championships, western Canadian championships, provincial championships, and selection camps hosted in British Columbia.
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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
- Maximum amount : 7,500 $
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
- Mixed revenue (<50% earned)
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Travel to international events.
- Travel to national championships.
- Travel to western Canadian championships.
- Travel to provincial championships.
- Travel to selection camps hosted in British Columbia.
Documents Needed
- Completed online application form.
- Confirmation of submission email.
- Banking information, if awarded.
- Signed grant letter, if awarded.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Athletes aged 18 and under.
- Parents, guardians, or coaches applying on behalf of an athlete.
- Not-for-profit provincial sport organizations.
- Not-for-profit local sport organizations, clubs, and associations.
- Coaches and officials.
Who is not eligible
- Organizations affiliated with a Disability Sport Organization should apply to the separate disability sport program.
Eligible expenses
- Ferry travel vouchers for eligible sport-related trips.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Pre-season travel.
- Tournaments.
- Regular season league play.
- BC High School Provincial Championships.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed only after full submission.
- viaSport screens applications for eligibility first.
- Eligible applications are reviewed and funding is not guaranteed.
- Applicants are notified after the review process.
- If awarded, the applicant must sign a grant letter and provide banking details before payment is processed.
Additional information
- Applications must be submitted before travel begins.
- Late applications are not accepted.
- Applicants may contact viaSport before applying to discuss eligibility.
- Funding is available for travel through March 31, 2027.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the ViaSport - BC Ferries Sport Experience Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the ViaSport - BC Ferries 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 Sport Experience Program?
The program provides ferry voucher support for eligible athletes and not-for-profit sport organizations through BC Ferries and viaSport. It supports travel to international events, national championships, western Canadian championships, provincial championships, and selection camps hosted in British Columbia.
How much funding can be received?
ViaSport - BC Ferries Sport Experience Program Funds up to $7,500 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the ViaSport - BC Ferries Sport Experience Program program?
To be eligible for the ViaSport - BC Ferries Sport Experience Program program, you must:
Eligible athlete, coach, official, or sport organization.
Travel must match approved sporting events.
Application must be submitted on time.
What expenses are eligible under ViaSport - BC Ferries Sport Experience Program?
Travel to international events.
Travel to national championships.
Travel to western Canadian championships.
Travel to provincial championships.
Travel to selection camps hosted in British Columbia.
Who can I contact for more information about the ViaSport - BC Ferries Sport Experience Program?
You can contact BC Sport Agency by email at grants@viaSport.ca.
Where is the ViaSport - BC Ferries Sport Experience Program available?
The ViaSport - BC Ferries Sport Experience Program program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the ViaSport - BC Ferries Sport Experience Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
ViaSport - BC Ferries Sport Experience Program is a Grant and Funding