The Northern BC Coaching and Officiating Development Fund is a localized initiative, supported in part by the Northern Sport Strategy, created to provide support for coaching and officiating development leading up to the 2015 Canada Winter Games and beyond. The Northern BC Coaching and Officiating Development Fund is funded by the Province of BC, administered through viaSport British Columbia with support from Engage Sport North.

Recipients of this grant can use the funding to reduce the cost of their training and/or certification courses, in turn helping to increase accessibility to coaching and officiating development. Only courses and events occurring between January 1, 2026, and March 31, 2026, are eligible.

Who can apply?

Applications can only be submitted by:

Individuals who:

• Permanently reside in a northern community located within BC Games Zones 7 or 8 and are endorsed by their respective sport organization or association, to pursue training, mentoring or certification opportunities in British Columbia

Registered not-for-profit societies:

• Local Sport Organizations (LSOs) operating in a northern community within BC Games Zones 7 or 8 and that are affiliated and in good standing of a viaSport Designated Sport Organization like Triathlon BC.
• A viaSport Designated Sport Organization (i.e., accredited, recognized, or affiliated) hosting a coaching or officiating course in a northern community located within BC Games Zones 7 or 8

To apply for the Northern BC Coaching and Officiating Development Fund, please CLICK HERE.