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ViaSport - Northern BC Coaching and Officiating Development Fund
Supports coach and official training in northern BC
Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
$ 2,500
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Overview
This program supports coaching and officiating development in northern British Columbia by helping cover training and certification costs for eligible sport organizations and individuals. Sport organizations may request up to $2,500 for eligible coaching, officiating, mentorship, and course-hosting activities.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
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 $
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
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 sport-specific coach or officials training sessions in BC Games Zones 7 or 8.
- Hosting multi-sport coach or officials training sessions in BC Games Zones 7 or 8.
- Supporting coaches and officials from BC Games Zones 7 or 8 to pursue training available outside Northern BC.
- Helping coaches and officials become learning facilitators to train, certify, and mentor in Northern BC.
- Mentorship opportunities leading to certification.
Documents Needed
- Letter of support
- Breakdown of requested expenditures and revenues
- Supporting documents, if applicable
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Registered not-for-profit Local Sport Organizations
- viaSport Designated Sport Organizations
Who is not eligible
- For-profit organizations
- Organizations not operating in or hosting eligible activities in northern communities within BC Games Zones 7 or 8
- Organizations that are not affiliated and in good standing with a viaSport Designated Sport Organization, unless they are a viaSport Designated Sport Organization
Eligible expenses
- Training course costs for coaches and officials
- Certification course costs for coaches and officials
- Mentorship-related training costs leading to certification
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Courses or events held outside May 1 to September 30, 2026
- Retroactive funding for courses or events outside the eligible event dates
- Venue rental costs
- Food costs
Eligible geographic areas
- British Columbia
- Northern communities within BC Games Zone 7
- Northern communities within BC Games Zone 8
Processing and Agreement
- Eligible applications are reviewed through a competitive process by a panel of sport sector experts.
- Applications are assessed based on eligibility, assessment criteria, funding availability, and equitable geographic or demographic distribution.
- Applicants are typically notified of their application status within four to six weeks after the submission deadline.
- Approved funding is normally released only after the grant letter is signed by the recipient.
- Successful applicants may be required to submit a post-grant report or survey, including receipts and invoices.
Additional information
- The fund has three intake periods each year: May, August, and November.
- Applications are reviewed through a competitive process by a panel of sport sector experts.
- Successful applicants may need to acknowledge viaSport and Province of BC support.
- viaSport may publish the applicant or organization name.
Frequently Asked Questions about the ViaSport - Northern BC Coaching and Officiating Development Fund Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the ViaSport - Northern BC Coaching and Officiating Development Fund. 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 - Northern BC Coaching and Officiating Development Fund?
This program supports coaching and officiating development in northern British Columbia by helping cover training and certification costs for eligible sport organizations and individuals. Sport organizations may request up to $2,500 for eligible coaching, officiating, mentorship, and course-hosting activities.
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:
Registered not-for-profit sport organization
Located in BC Games Zones 7 or 8
Affiliated with a viaSport Designated Sport Organization
What expenses are eligible under ViaSport - Northern BC Coaching and Officiating Development Fund?
Hosting sport-specific coach or officials training sessions in BC Games Zones 7 or 8.
Hosting multi-sport coach or officials training sessions in BC Games Zones 7 or 8.
Supporting coaches and officials from BC Games Zones 7 or 8 to pursue training available outside Northern BC.
Helping coaches and officials become learning facilitators to train, certify, and mentor in Northern BC.
Mentorship opportunities leading to certification.
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
Who are the financial supporters of the ViaSport - Northern BC Coaching and Officiating Development Fund?
ViaSport - Northern BC Coaching and Officiating Development Fund is funded by BC Sport Agency