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ViaSport - BC Sport Participation Program: Provincial Sport Development Fund
Supports sport participation and community programming
Latest source updateLast Update: July 6, 2026Latest change: The BC Sport Participation Program page now shows the Apply now link closing on June 1, indicating a changed submission deadline.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: July 6, 2026
Latest change: The BC Sport Participation Program page now shows the Apply now link closing on June 1, indicating a changed submission deadline.
BC Sport Participation Program deadline updated
The BC Sport Participation Program: Provincial Sport Development Fund page now shows the Apply now link closing on June 1. This is a material timeline change because the program previously showed a May 28, 2026 deadline and now presents a later June 1 closing date on the application link. The application instructions and applicant rules appear otherwise unchanged, with the same eligible organizations and the same $400,000 annual budget and single-intake funding structure still visible. The related Programs listing on the application portal also changed, with 2026 Provincial Sport Program Development removed and Hosting BC June 2026 plus 2026 Indigenous Youth Sport Legacy Fund added, which may affect how applicants find the program.
Funding available
$ 10,000 - $ 30,000
Deadline
May 28, 2026
Opened May 1, 2026
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Overview
BC Sport Participation Program: Provincial Sport Development Fund supports registered not-for-profit societies in British Columbia that expand sport participation for children, youth, Indigenous and equity-seeking groups. It funds programs and partnerships that introduce sport, teach physical literacy and fundamental skills, and reduce barriers to participation.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
- Minimum amount : 10,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Persons with Disabilities
- Newcomers to Canada
- 2SLGBTQI+
- Women
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Sports
- Children and Youth Organizations
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- Children & youth
- Indigenous peoples
- Women & girls
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Programs and/or partnerships that increase sport participation.
- Programs that introduce sport to new participants.
- Programs that teach physical literacy and fundamental sport skills.
- Programs that reduce barriers for populations that are under-represented in sport.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Organizations and individual applicants can apply.
- Applications can only be submitted, individually or in partnership, by registered not-for-profit societies.
- Applicants may be a viaSport Designated Sport Organization.
- Applicants may be organizations that demonstrate the ability to successfully reach a significant target group and service a significant geographic region, or that are provincial in their orientation.
- Applicants may be organizations with demonstrated success serving equity-seeking groups.
Selection criteria
- Merit of application.
- Scope of programming.
- Availability of funding.
- Equitable geographic or demographic distribution.
- Priority is given to organizations that tailor delivery to equity-deserving groups, including Indigenous peoples, persons with a disability, women and girls, members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community, racialized individuals and low-income families.
How to apply
- Complete the online application form at the viaSport grants portal.
- Create an account to apply for the grant, or use your existing account if you have applied through the portal before.
- Save your application and return to it later if needed.
- Review your application before submission, as it cannot be modified after submission.
- Save the notification email confirming your submission.
Processing and Agreement
- Eligible applications are evaluated by a review panel consisting of sport sector experts.
- The panel bases recommendations on the eligibility and assessment criteria described in the guidelines and guidance from viaSport.
- Successful candidates are required to submit a post-grant report or survey.
- Successful applicants may be asked to participate in follow-up communications at the discretion of the viaSport grants team.
- The Province of BC and viaSport are able to publish the applicant/organization’s name.
- Successful candidates are required to properly acknowledge viaSport and government support.
Additional information
- Applications are reviewed in a competitive application-based process.
- Eligible applications are evaluated by a review panel consisting of sport sector experts.
- Only one application per organization will be accepted.
- Successful applicants must submit a post-grant report or survey.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the ViaSport - BC Sport Participation Program: Provincial Sport Development Fund Program
What is the ViaSport - BC Sport Participation Program: Provincial Sport Development Fund?
BC Sport Participation Program: Provincial Sport Development Fund supports registered not-for-profit societies in British Columbia that expand sport participation for children, youth, Indigenous and equity-seeking groups. It funds programs and partnerships that introduce sport, teach physical literacy and fundamental skills, and reduce barriers to participation.
How much funding can be received?
ViaSport - BC Sport Participation Program: Provincial Sport Development Fund Funds up to $30,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was May 28, 2026.
Who is eligible for the ViaSport - BC Sport Participation Program: Provincial Sport Development Fund program?
To be eligible for the ViaSport - BC Sport Participation Program: Provincial Sport Development Fund program, you must:
Registered not-for-profit societies may apply individually or in partnership.
The applicant must be a viaSport Designated Sport Organization.
The applicant must have demonstrated success serving equity-deserving groups.
What expenses are eligible under ViaSport - BC Sport Participation Program: Provincial Sport Development Fund?
Programs and/or partnerships that increase sport participation.
Programs that introduce sport to new participants.
Programs that teach physical literacy and fundamental sport skills.
Programs that reduce barriers for populations that are under-represented in sport.
Who can I contact for more information about the ViaSport - BC Sport Participation Program: Provincial Sport Development Fund?
You can contact BC Sport Agency by email at grants@viasport.ca.
Where is the ViaSport - BC Sport Participation Program: Provincial Sport Development Fund available?
The ViaSport - BC Sport Participation Program: Provincial Sport Development Fund program is available the province of British Columbia.