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ViaSport - Northern BC Coaching and Officiating Development Fund
Supports coaching and officiating development in Northern BC
Latest source updateLast Update: August 1, 2026Latest change: The Northern BC Coaching and Officiating Development Fund now shows a new intake window and updated guideline materials for Summer-Fall 2026.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: August 1, 2026
Latest change: The Northern BC Coaching and Officiating Development Fund now shows a new intake window and updated guideline materials for Summer-Fall 2026.
Northern BC fund moves to new summer-fall intake
The Northern BC Coaching and Officiating Development Fund guidelines now show courses and events occurring between August 1, 2026 and December 31, 2026, replacing the earlier Spring 2026 materials that covered May 1, 2026 to September 30, 2026. The application link text also changed to an opening notice, and the program listing now shows a Summer/Fall 2026 version of the fund, indicating a new intake period rather than the prior spring intake.
Funding available
$ 2,500
Deadline
Closed
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Who can apply
Individuals who permanently reside in a northern community located within BC Games Zones 7 or 8 and are endorsed by their respective sport organization or association.
See full eligibility
Overview
Northern BC Coaching and Officiating Development Fund supports individuals and sport organizations in BC Games Zones 7 or 8, with support up to $1,500 for individuals and $2,500 for sport organizations, to reduce coaching and officiating development costs. Eligible uses include training sessions, mentorship leading to certification, and courses outside Northern BC.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop team skills
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,500 $
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
- Rural or Northern Residents
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Sports
Target groups
- Rural / Remote communities
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
- Regional
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Hosting a sport-specific coach or officials training session in BC Games Zones 7 or 8.
- Hosting a multi-sport coach or officials training session in BC Games Zones 7 or 8.
- Assisting coaches and officials who currently reside in BC Games Zones 7 or 8 in pursuing enhanced knowledge and training only available outside the Northern BC region.
- Assisting coaches and officials who reside BC Games Zones 7 or 8 in becoming a learning facilitator to train, certify and mentor in Northern BC.
- Mentorship opportunities leading to a certification.
Documents Needed
- Letter of Support
- Supporting documents, if applicable
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Individuals who permanently reside in a northern community located within BC Games Zones 7 or 8 and are endorsed by their respective sport organization or association.
- Registered not-for-profit societies.
- Local Sport Organizations (LSOs) operating in a northern community within BC Games Zones 7 or 8 and affiliated and in good standing of a viaSport Designated Sport Organization.
- A viaSport Designated Sport Organization hosting a coaching or officiating course in a northern community located within BC Games Zones 7 or 8.
Eligible expenses
- Costs of training and/or certification courses
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Funding will not be allocated retroactively for courses and events occurring outside the province or the eligible event dates.
Eligible geographic areas
- Northern communities located within BC Games Zone 7
- Northern communities located within BC Games Zone 8
Selection criteria
- Merit of application.
- Scope of programming.
- Availability of funding.
- Equitable geographic or demographic distribution.
- Priority will be given to eligible applicants who have not previously received funding through the Northern BC Coaching and Officiating Development Fund in 2025; individuals are assessed on commitment to the development of sport and athletic achievement in Northern B.C., a plan for ongoing coaching/officiating development, and a letter of support for training/education by their respective sport organization; sport organizations are assessed on commitment to the development of sport and athletic achievement in northern B.C.
How to apply
- Complete the online application form.
- Create an account to apply, or use your existing account if you have applied through the online portal before.
- Save your application and return to it later if needed.
- Review your application before submission, as you will not be able to modify it after.
- Submit the application through the online portal by 5:00pm Pacific Time on August 31, 2026.
- 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 their recommendations and funding level on the eligibility and assessment criteria described in these guidelines and guidance from viaSport, but reserves the right to recommend an application that falls outside of these guidelines if the project still supports the overall objective of the program.
- Applicants may be asked to provide additional supporting information at the discretion of viaSport staff or review panel.
- Successful candidates may be required to submit a post-grant report or survey, which may include how the funding was used, including receipts and invoices, grant cycle feedback.
- Approved awards will only be paid via direct deposit (EFT) after the grant letter is signed by the intended recipient; in the case of an event cancellation or rescheduling outside eligible dates, repayment of the grant funds will be required; any project funds not spent on eligible project expenses must be returned to viaSport.
Additional information
- The fund is funded by the Province of BC, supported by Engage Sport North, and administered through viaSport British Columbia.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the ViaSport - Northern BC Coaching and Officiating Development Fund Program
What is the ViaSport - Northern BC Coaching and Officiating Development Fund?
Northern BC Coaching and Officiating Development Fund supports individuals and sport organizations in BC Games Zones 7 or 8, with support up to $1,500 for individuals and $2,500 for sport organizations, to reduce coaching and officiating development costs. Eligible uses include training sessions, mentorship leading to certification, and courses outside Northern BC.
How much funding can be received?
ViaSport - Northern BC Coaching and Officiating Development Fund Funds up to $2,500 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the ViaSport - Northern BC Coaching and Officiating Development Fund program?
To be eligible for the ViaSport - Northern BC Coaching and Officiating Development Fund program, you must:
Individuals must live in a northern community within BC Games Zones 7 or 8 and be endorsed by their sport organization or association.
Registered not-for-profit societies must operate in BC Games Zones 7 or 8 and be affiliated and in good standing of a viaSport Designated Sport Organization, or host a coaching or officiating course in BC Games Zones 7 or 8.
Only courses and events occurring between August 1, 2026, and December 31, 2026 are eligible.
What expenses are eligible under ViaSport - Northern BC Coaching and Officiating Development Fund?
Hosting a sport-specific coach or officials training session in BC Games Zones 7 or 8.
Hosting a multi-sport coach or officials training session in BC Games Zones 7 or 8.
Assisting coaches and officials who currently reside in BC Games Zones 7 or 8 in pursuing enhanced knowledge and training only available outside the Northern BC region.
Assisting coaches and officials who reside BC Games Zones 7 or 8 in becoming a learning facilitator to train, certify and mentor in Northern BC.
Mentorship opportunities leading to a certification.
Who can I contact for more information about the ViaSport - Northern BC Coaching and Officiating Development Fund?
You can contact BC Sport Agency by email at coaches@viasport.ca.
Where is the ViaSport - Northern BC Coaching and Officiating Development Fund available?
The ViaSport - Northern BC Coaching and Officiating Development Fund program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the ViaSport - Northern BC Coaching and Officiating Development Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
ViaSport - Northern BC Coaching and Officiating Development Fund is a Grant and Funding