Funding for Coaches

Important Steps:

1. Register and Pay
2. Submit application for review which must be received between April 1, 2023 – March 31, 2024.
3. An email will be sent by CAO office that will indicate the status of your application and include your next steps. Please read the email notification and review how to submit the final report, proof of payment and proof of completion
4. Complete coach training or evaluation activity
5. Submit final report for activity identified on the approved application.

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Low Income Coach Bursary

Low income coaches can receive a bursary for 100% of the registration fee on one workshop. Additional workshops may be funded up to a maximum of $300. Please review the eligibility requirements before applying to see if you are eligible

How to access the Low-Income Coach Bursary

Two options available:

• Option 1 – Direct to Coach – If coach paid out of pocket for workshop/training activity, CAO will provide the bursary directly to coach once coach has completed the NCCP training activity and submitted final report
• Option 2 – Direct to Club/Organization – If club/organization covered the cost of the NCCP training workshop/training activity, CAO will provide the bursary directly to the club/organization once the coach has completed the NCCP training activity and submitted final report.

Steps to access the Low Income Coach Bursary

1. Coach must submit application by selecting Option 1: Direct to Coach or Option 2: Direct to Club/Organization
2. Once coach has applied, CAO will review application and provide an update to coach
3. Coach must complete the NCCP workshop/training
4. Submit final report (coaches will receive this Final Report from CAO once application is approved)

Eligibility Guidelines

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Coaching Enhancement Funding Programs

The government of Ontario is committed to providing funding support for Ontario’s coaches.