Support to Sports Participation Grant Program

Support to Sports Participation Grant Program is sponsored by Government of Canada. Provides financial support to Canadian Armed Forces members pursuing athletic, coaching, or officiating goals.

Support to Sports Participation Grant The Support to Sports Participation Grant Program focuses on supporting local sports competition up to the international level and includes support to OUTCAN members.

For the purposes of the Support to Sports Participation Grant, a sport is defined as an organized, rule‑based physical activity that requires physical skill, involves measurable competition, and is recognized by a sport organization at the local, provincial, national, or international level. Thank you for your interest in the Support to Sports Participation Grant.

Due to the overwhelming number of requests for funding, applications for the Grant are now temporarily CLOSED. Now in its third year as a pilot project, the grant has seen a significant increase in interest from CAF members. This strong uptake reflects the value of the program and the enthusiasm of members to engage in sport to maintain their overall health, wellness and operational readiness through sport-specific competitions.

As a result, the program has reached its current fiscal year funding capacity earlier than anticipated. We will be taking this opportunity to assess the program as it relates to FY 2026-27 (April 1st 2026 – 31 March, 2027) and beyond, to ensure its continued sustainability and success. All requests received up to and including 3 June 2026 will be assessed with approvals subject to availability of remaining funds.

All members with pending requests will be updated as soon as possible. All requests already approved will continue to be processed. We invite members to consult the program website periodically for updates on the program status and to confirm if the application portal reopens.

We thank you for your continued interest and enthusiasm for the program. Through competition (athletes) and educational opportunities (coaches and officials), this program provides participants with the chance to achieve their maximum potential at the local, provincial, national or international level. The program is designed to support individual CAF members as athletes, coaches and officials.

Non-Base/Wing team requests may be considered for registration fees only and will be assessed on a case‑by‑case basis in accordance with the financial support table. The grant seeks to relieve some of the financial pressures associated with participating in sports and reduce barriers to encourage CAF members to participate in sports, at all levels.

Financial assistance is provided by CAF Sports HQ, for applicants meeting the eligibility criteria to support them in their sport endeavors.

Please note that the program is currently in the third (3rd) year of its three-year pilot, which is helping assess needs, impacts and potential improvements The program aims to support and increase sports participation, foster community integration, reduce barriers and relieve some of the financial pressures associated with participation and access to sport.

Empower individual CAF members to develop and maintain their overall health, wellness and operational readiness through sport specific competitions; Promote competitive (athletes) / educational opportunities (coaches and officials); Support participants through their sport journey while contributing to CAF objectives and developing core military competencies that are critical and in the interest of the military service such leadership, teamwork, discipline and resilience; Provide financial support to compete in sports (athletes) or benefit from sport learning and educational opportunities (coaches and officials); Supporting diverse sport offerings (traditional and non-traditional sport).

Be a Canadian Armed Forces Regular or Reserve Forces member. Be supported and recognized ON DUTY to be eligible for the Support to Sports Participation Grant (ref DAOD 5045-1, Canadian Armed Forces Sports Program - Canada. ca ) Have valid FORCE Test for the duration of the event.

Have NO history of disciplinary or misconduct within the CAF Sports Program for which you have not been pardoned. Submit the online application form at least 30 days prior to the event and complete the Support to Sports Participation Grant survey with photos no later than 30 days after the event. *This program is meant to support sport competition performed in the interests of service.

Any additional Temporary Duty requirements in accordance with CFTDTI / CBI 209. 015 are at the discretion of the member’s CoC What can the grant be used for?

The following is a list of examples, albeit not exhaustive, of the type of financial support that is available: Competition entry fee (athlete) / In person course fee (coaches and officials) Local support for local community league fees* Transportation costs (airfare, gas, car rental) In-person Professional Development (Courses / Workshops) - (coaches and officials not already supported by their CAF Sports region) * Grant doesn't cover mileage, fuel cost, or meals for members participating in a local league The following is a list, albeit not exhaustive, of the type of financial support that is NOT available: Mileage, fuel costs, or meals associated with attending weekly games for local leagues* Support to cover participation in sporting events or activities organized by the CAF or units Unauthorized CAF Sport events as listed in DAOD 5045-1 CAF Sports Program Support to Outreach events organized by the CAF such as Canadian Army Run, Navy Bike Ride and Royal Canadian Air Force Run Non-competitive fitness-based activities such as Yoga, Pilates, Zumba, self-defense class or fitness membership Organized military marches such as the Nijmegen March and humanitarian and charitable projects How will the grant be allocated / When to apply?

You should submit an application online: Applicants must complete and submit the online application form at least thirty (30) days in advance of their event . Applications for events held in FY26-27 , can be submitted at any time between March 9, 2026 – February 28, 2027, inclusively. No additional applications will be accepted after this date Applications for events held in FY27-28 , can only be submitted as of March 8, 2027.

If successful, applicant may receive between $400 - $1000 towards their event. For this program, the CAF Sport HQ office will allocate funds to support CAF members in local sports competitions up to and including the international level and will include support to OUTCAN (Europe and United States/ROW) member.

Local Bases and Wings Sport departments, Unit and Chain of Commands are encouraged to augment financial support of sport participation to CAF members with local public funds (over and above what is provided by CAF Sports HQ).

Distance Travelled (Round-trip) Canada / OUTCAN USA & ROW / OUTCAN Europe Applicants travelling 799km or less round-trip Applicants may receive additional financial support (one or the other based on distance travelled) Applicants travelling 800km - 1999km round-trip Additional financial support Option 1 or: Recommend up to +$200 (added to minimum grant amount) or: Applicants travelling 2000km - 4999km round-trip Additional financial support Option 2 or: Recommend up to +$350 (added to minimum grant amount) Applicants travelling greater than 5000km round-trip Additional financial support Option 3: Recommend up to +$600 (added to minimum grant amount) Note: Formation Europe members are encouraged to reach out by email to Guy Boudrias or phone at +49(0)2451-717201 Formation OUTCAN USA/ROW members are encouraged to reach out by email to Todd Cirka or phone at (613)-852-7059 What is the approval process for the Support to Sports Participation Grant Program?

All applications except international CAF member seeks approval from their Unit Commanding Officer (memo) before submitting their application via the online application form Applicants submit their application via the online application form to CAF Sports National Office (uploads Unit Commanding Officer (memo) at time of application)) and any additional documents CAF Sports National Office reviews application (approval to participate and financial support – if applicable) International CAF member seeks approval from their Unit Commanding Officer (memo) before submitting their application via the online application form CAF member submits a Notice of Intent to Travel (NOIT) (accessible only on the National Defence network) Applicants submit their application via the online application form to CAF Sports National Office (uploads Unit Commanding Officer (memo) at time of application)), proof of NOIT completion and any additional documents CAF Sports National Office reviews application (approval to participate and financial support – if applicable) Once your Support to Sports Participation Grant has been approved you will receive an email outlining the amount of the grant as well as the next steps for when you return from your event (if funding has been approved).

To receive your grant, you will need to provide the following to the CAF Sports National Office by email at SSPG@cfmws.

com to process your claim: Applicable travel/expense receipts The maximum allowable amount per meals is set in accordance with the provisions of the NPP Travel Policy Void Cheque / Bank direct deposit form Complete a short survey about the Support to Sports Participation Grant Program A photo of you participating in the event Please note we strive to reimburse members as quickly as possible; however, processing may take up to 30 days from the time your reimbursement request is submitted to our finance department.

You will receive an email notification once your payment is scheduled. General inquiries and suggestions about the program can be directed to SSPG@cfmws. com Physical Training or Sport - Policies (Veterans Affairs Canada Chapter 209 – Transportation and Traveling Expense – CBI 209.

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