Triathlon BC is pleased to announce the return of the Media Support Grant for the third successive year, reinforcing our ongoing commitment to strengthening, promoting, and sustaining sanctioned multisport events across British Columbia.

Building on the momentum of the successful 2024 pilot and 2025 expansion, the Media Support Grant continues to support the creation of compelling media that reflects the diversity, excitement, and community impact of multisport in BC. High-quality storytelling plays a critical role in informing, engaging, and inspiring participants, volunteers, and spectators alike, while enhancing the long-term sustainability of events across the province.

Program Objectives

The Media Support Grant is designed to:

  • Support the development of strong, sustainable events, regardless of participant size.
  • Capture and showcase the excitement, diversity, and accessibility of multisport in British Columbia through creative media.
  • Encourage inclusivity and promote both physical and mental well-being across a broad spectrum of participants.
  • Highlight athletic achievement across all ages and abilities.
  • Showcase host communities and BC’s unique landscapes, emphasizing the environments in which events take place.

Strategic Pillars

The program aligns with Triathlon BC’s broader strategic priorities by focusing on:

  • Increasing event sustainability
  • Building participant and community capacity
  • Raising awareness of multisport across British Columbia

Services for Sanctioned Events

The Media Support Grant supports sanctioned events that have retained, or plan to retain, qualified media professionals, including photographers, videographers, journalists, social media creators, or other collaborators, for initiatives such as:

  • Multisport-focused storytelling and event coverage
  • Training and mentoring new or emerging storytellers
  • Creation of digital assets that support event growth and sustainability

Grant Requirements & Allocation Terms

  • Applying Race Director must be a current Triathlon BC member in good standing.
  • The grant is open to all Triathlon BC–sanctioned events in good standing.
  • All outstanding event-related fees must be settled prior to application.
  • Triathlon BC may prioritize funding based on region, media format, and project type.
  • Organizations delivering multiple events may receive funding for up to three events.

Please note that meeting eligibility criteria does not guarantee funding.

Funding Tiers (Based on Event Participation)

  • Tier 1: $250.00 — Fewer than 149 participants
  • Tier 2: $500.00 — 150–249 participants
  • Tier 3: $750.00 — 250–499 participants
  • Tier 4: $1,000.00 — 500–749 participants
  • Tier 5: $1,500.00 — 750+ participants

Eligible Expenses

Grant funding may be applied toward:

  • Fees for contracted media professionals
  • Administrative and travel expenses directly related to the media project
  • Digital hosting costs
  • Promotional and distribution costs

Acknowledgment of Triathlon BC Support

All grant recipients are required to acknowledge Triathlon BC’s financial support, including a visible logo and link to www.tribc.org. Proof of acknowledgment must be included in the final report.

Post-Event Reporting

Recipients must submit a Post-Event Report within 30 days of project completion, including:

  • A summary of how grant funds were used
  • Access to all final, watermark-free digital photography files
  • Proof of acknowledgment of Triathlon BC support