Three Para-Nordic specific annual funding opportunities are available through Cross Country Canada (CCC) and the Canadian Paralympic Committee (CPC). Other opportunities may be available locally through your Division, club or community.
Para-Nordic Division Funding for Participants with a Disability (PWAD) - offered by CCC
This grant is designed to enhance Para-Nordic grassroots programs, leading to a stronger competitive base in Canada. Sport Canada has allocated this funding to help CCC promote and deliver programming to participants with a disability (PWAD) at the early levels of performance development.
The next round of the Para-Nordic funding applications will be in September 2013.
2012-2013 Para-Nordic Division Funding
Information and Application form.
2012-2013 Para-Nordic Division Funding
Reporting template.
Para-Equipment Fund - offered by the Canadian Paralympic Committee (CPC)
The Para-Equipment Fund (PEF) is a grassroots initiative that aims to assist local and provincial organizations in delivering first contact programming. It is designed to facilitate the participation of an increased number of people with a disability in Para-sport by expanding the availability of introductory-based equipment, particularly for first contact and equipment loan programs.
The next round of Para-Equipment Fund and Recruitment Program Fund applications opens on January 15, 2013. Applications for a Recruitment Programs and/or Para-Equipment Funding grant must be received no later than midnight (EST) on February 19th, 2013.
http://paralympic.ca/en/Sports/Para-Equipment-First-Contact-Funding.html
Recruitment Programs Fund (formerly the First Contact Fund) - offered by the Canadian Paralympic Committee (CPC)
In order to facilitate increased participation of Canadians with a disability at the 'playground' level, the Canadian Paralympic Committee (CPC) will be continuing with the 'Recruitment Programs Fund' which was initiated as the 'First Contact Fund' in 2010/11 . This granting process is intended to support the creation of a new program, or go toward the expansion of an existing successful initiative providing a positive introductory para-sport experience. Funds may be used toward enhancing program options, such as facility rental space, coaching, volunteer training and more.
The next round of Para-Equipment Fund and Recruitment Program Fund applications opens on January 15, 2013. Applications for a Recruitment Programs and/or Para-Equipment Funding grant must be received no later than midnight (EST) on February 19th, 2013.
http://paralympic.ca/en/Sports/Para-Equipment-First-Contact-Funding.html
Other Scholarships/Funding Opportunities
Additional scholarships/funding opportunities for clubs, coaches and athletes that are not Para-Nordic specific may also be available. Please go to our Coaching Development
Scholarships and Funding page for more information.