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
- Athletes selected to the All-Nations Volleyball Team
- 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 AFTER 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.
