athlete grants

ISCA Athlete Grant - Powered by the Running Room

The ISCA Athlete Grant - Powered by the Running Room is currently CLOSED.
Application intake for the ISCA Athlete Grant will begin again in June 2026!

The ISCA Athlete Grant provides Indigenous athletes (First Nations, Métis, Inuit) of all ages with support to cover costs associated with competing at national or international sporting events outside of Alberta, such as the cost of travel, meals, accommodation, fees, etc.

Eligibility Criteria:

Indigenous Ancestry (First Nation, Non-Status First Nation, Métis, Inuit)
Resident of Alberta
Competing in a national or international level sporting event outside of Alberta
Date of event must be upcoming within a year of applying
Must have been selected to compete (ex. scouted, qualified, invited, tryouts)
If under the age of 18, a parent/guardian must complete the application form
Athletes are eligible to receive 1 grant per year (January 2026 - October 2026)

Not Eligible:

Athletes competing at the North American Indigenous Games
Athletes competing at the National Aboriginal Hockey Championships
Team applications will not be accepted
Local/regional events
Regular season registration fees

INDIGENOUS REFEREE SUPPORT PROGRAM

ISCA is excited to launch the Indigenous Referee Support Program!

The ISCA Indigenous Referee Support Program was created to support Indigenous referees (in all sports) with financial assistance for both entry level refereeing certifications and advanced opportunities. ISCA recognizes the benefits of being a sport referee/official, including a source of income, flexible schedule, community, leadership, confidence and much more.

Requirements:

Indigenous ancestry (First Nations, Metis, Inuit)
Resident of Alberta
Submit official receipt with the course/clinic cost
Submit certification of course completion
Courses/clinics that were completed as of January 1, 2025

How it works:

Indigenous referees (and those wanting to become a referee) can submit official receipts and course certifications to ISCA for partial or full reimbursement of the clinic/course after they have completed a course/clinic.

FORM for referee support submissions: https://forms.gle/4K7btNfJxFa46kGL9

There is some funding available for advanced referees that require travel to obtain higher level certifications or to attend refereeing opportunities (email k.buchan@isportab.com for more information regarding this process).

The ISCA Indigenous Referee Support Program does not have a deadline. The form will stay open as long funding is available.

athlete grants

ISCA Athlete Grant - Powered by the Running Room

ISCA ATHLETE GRANT RECIPIENTS

ATHLETE HIGHLIGHTS

INDIGENOUS REFEREE SUPPORT PROGRAM

athlete grants

ISCA Athlete Grant - Powered by the Running Room

ISCA ATHLETE GRANT RECIPIENTS

ATHLETE HIGHLIGHTS

INDIGENOUS REFEREE SUPPORT PROGRAM

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