Kidsport
KidSport Grande Prairie provides support to kids 18 years of age and under to help remove the financial barriers that prevent them from participating in organized sport programs.
Oil Country Assist Program
The Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation and KidSport Alberta have teamed up to launch the KidSport Oil Country Hockey Assist Program (HAP)!
Approved applicants within Oil Country will have their full registration fees* covered and have access to no-cost equipment from Sport Central.
Grindstone Awards
Funding opportunities for young female hockey players who have a desire to play, but are unable to for financial reasons.
Registration Grants & Equipment Grants
Players must be between the ages of 6 and 18 at the time of application.
Applications must include the most recent Notice of Assessment for all guardians of the child.
Players must identify as female.
Important Notes
- Players and their families are able to apply for both the registration grant and the equipment grant.
- Players can only receive the NHLPA Goals & Dreams equipment grant once every 3 seasons.
Registration Grants open May 1, 2026 – August 31, 2026
Equipment Grants open May 1, 2026 – June 14, 2026
Take the Lead
The Take the Lead Program provides support for Albertan girls and women to become experienced leaders in sport and recreation.
Applicants can apply for support with costs associated with training, course fees, professional development, professional certification, clinics, equipment, travel, lodging, meals, and other training related activities. It follows AGLC guidelines for eligible expenses.
The Take the Lead Program is NOT intended to support physical activity projects and recreational initiatives.
The Take the Lead program provides support for girls and women working or volunteering in the sport or active living communities, recreation field or school system who are working towards increasing their leadership capacity.
CAN Fund Athlete Scholarship
CAN Fund is a not for profit organization created to fill a funding ap and give Canadian athletes the financial support they need to train and compete for Canada.
Sponsorship applications will be accepted from any active national team athlete who is training to represent Canada Internationally.
Applications Currently Closed
Pursuit of Excellence Grant
The City of Grande Prairie’s Pursuit of Excellence Fund is designed to provide assistance to athletes, coaches, and sport organizations, to achieve “excellence”.
Athletes, Coaches and Sport Organization Funding & Scholarships
ATHLETE DEVELOPMENT FUNDING
Applicants may be eligible for up to two-thirds of the funds required; the individual/club is to provide remaining. Funding assistance to attend sports camps is not available from this fund; however, specialized or elite training camps may qualify. Pursuit of Excellence encourages attendance at local clinics. There is also funding assistance available, up to a maximum of $1000.00 per year, for athletes selected to national or provincial teams.
BOB NEUFELD SCHOLARSHIP
The Committee will review applications for the award of up to 4 scholarships of $1,000 annually to individuals who are pursuing excellence in their chosen sport(s). Applications can be from individual athletes, volunteer coaches or officials who have a desire to further their expertise in their chosen sport.
COACHING DEVELOPMENT FUNDING
Coaching education, particularly locally through clinics, conferences, and symposiums is first priority with the Committee. Applicants may be eligible for up to two-thirds of the funds required; the individual/club is to provide remaining
COME FLY WITH ME FUND
This award is available to local athletes who require assistance to enhance their training and development and who have demonstrated pride in their community. Athletes must be part of the Grande Prairie sport development system. Committee decisions will be made on the basis of the applicant’s ability to meet fund criteria.
FUNDING FOR REFEREES, OFFICIALS & VOLUNTEERS
Funding applications received from Referees/ Officials to upgrade their accreditation for their respective sport will be evaluated on an individual basis.
PERKY MCCULLOUGH INTERNATIONAL
Excellence Scholarship
The Perky McCullough International Excellence Scholarship Fund is designed to support local athletes with the best potential for international success. Committee decisions will be made on the basis of the applicant’s ability to meet fund criteria.
TRAVEL FUNDING
Individuals/Teams representing the Province of Alberta and competing at or below the Junior Level who have qualified to attend national or championship competition, not including Invitational Tournaments, may be eligible for the following assistance.
GEORGE REPKA OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
The George Repka Outstanding Achievement Award recognizes individuals who have made a major contribution in the areas of recreation, culture, or social services to the community.
Podium Alberta
Podium Alberta, also known as the Alberta High Performance Athlete Assistance Program, supports Alberta’s high performing athletes by:
- helping athletes continue their pursuit of athletic excellence at the highest levels of national and international competition
- encouraging athletes to stay in Alberta to live and train
- enabling athletes to successfully pursue excellence in sport while fulfilling their educational goals
- increasing athlete access to high-performance coaching and sports science practitioners
- enhancing training and competitive opportunities available to athletes
Applications open July 2, 2026 – October 1, 2026