A successful Parasport system begins with increased awareness and recruitment of participants at the grassroots Parasport level; a sport cannot have a Podium full of athletes without a playground full of participants. In order to facilitate increased participation of Canadians with a disability at the 'playground' level, the CPC has the Para-Equipment Fund and the Recruitment Program Fund.
The granting processes are intended to support the creation of a new program, or go towards the expansion of an existing successful initiative providing a positive introductory Parasport experience.
The Canadian Paralympic Committee would like to congratulate those who received funding through the Para-Equipment Fund (Presented by Petro-Canada) and the Recruitment Program Fund (Presented by RBC Insurance) for the 2011-2012 program year.
The next round of Para-Equipment Fund and Recruitment Program Fund applications opened on January 25, 2012.
Applications for a Recruitment Programs and/or Para-Equipment Funding grant must be received no later than midnight (EST) on February 29th, 2012.
how do i apply:
When ready, applicants are to submit applications electronically, using the online interactive software link - HERE.
Read the Guidelines for the Recuitment Program Fund and the Para-Equipment Fund, available here: GUIDELINES (.doc)
A sample application with tips & suggestions from the Review Team has been provided here : SAMPLE APPLICATION (.doc) Applicants are NOT to submit the Microsoft Word copy of the application form.
An interactive webinar to help applicants with their grants will take place Monday, February 13, 2012 at 7pm EST. For an invitation with the information please email Laura Ferris at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
