athlete grants
ISCA Athlete Grant - Powered by the Running Room
The ISCA Athlete Grant is currently closed for applications.
The Indigenous Sport Council of Alberta is excited to re-launch the ISCA Athlete Grant Powered by the Running Room.
The Athlete Grant was created to help cover costs for the following areas: for Indigenous athletes of all ages that need financial support (travel, accommodations, meals, fees, training, etc...) for various national or international competitions, tournaments and championships outside of Alberta.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Indigenous Ancestry (First Nation, Non-Status First Nation, Métis, Inuit, Native American)
- Resident of Alberta
- Participating/competing in a national or international level event/championship/competition outside of Alberta
- Date of tournament/championship/competition 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 (November 2024 - October 2025)
After the February 2025 intake period, the athlete grant will not open for applications again until November 2025.
Elite Athlete Grant - Provided by the 2024 NAHC Legacy Funding
NOTE: This athlete grant is ONLY for athletes that currently reside within 100 km of Grande Prairie and/or within Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation, Horse Lake First Nation and Duncan's First Nation.
Apply here: https://forms.gle/wAXUnf1e5SeQi4Ba9
The Indigenous Sport Council of Alberta is excited to launch the Elite Athlete Grant provided by the 2024 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships Host Society from the NAHC 2024 Legacy Funding.
The Athlete Grant was created to help cover costs for the following areas: for elite Indigenous athletes of all ages that need financial support (travel, accommodations, meals, fees, training, etc...) for various national or international competitions, tournaments and championships outside of Alberta.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Indigenous Ancestry (First Nation, Non-Status First Nation, Métis, Inuit, Native American)
- Currently reside within 100 km of Grande Prairie and/or within Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation, Horse Lake First Nation and Duncan's First Nation
- Participating/competing in a national or international level event/championship/competition outside of Alberta
- Date of tournament/championship/competition 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 from the NAHC 2024 Legacy Funding
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.
