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Every year, BC Soccer awards Grants to organizations to help support Strategic Plan initiatives while fostering alignment with Canada Soccer’s Club Licensing Program. These $1,000 grants focus on creating a more inclusive and welcoming environment for participants - in line with Canada Soccer’s Guide to Accessibility & Inclusion - and on removing potential barriers to meeting Club Licensing standards.

Before applying, review the Development Grants Guidelines Document.

Grant Categories

To apply for a Development Grant, please complete this form.

For more information or program/activity suggestions for any of the Development Grants, please contact Club Engagement Coordinator, Lucas Castro, at lucascastro@bcsoccer.net.

Accessibility

Offering participants of “all abilities” the opportunity to partake in soccer activities. Programs and initiatives include “all abilities”, Soccer in School, and non-traditional soccer including futsal, walking soccer, co-ed soccer and U13+ Small Sided Games. “All Abilities” Programs and activities can include Para, Amputee, Power chair, hearing impaired, adaptive soccer and other program offerings. Canada Soccer’s Long-Term Player Development ‘Players with Disability’ document includes more details.

Diversity & Inclusion

Promoting inclusion of underrepresented groups into soccer including but not limited to indigenous peoples, low-income families, newcomers to Canada, those who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans (transgender), two-spirited, queer or questioning (LGBTQ+). Canada Soccer’s Guide to Accessibility & Inclusion contains more information.

Equity

Programs and initiatives can include development of resources, training, and removal of barriers for participation outlined in Canada Soccer’s Guide to Accessibility & Inclusion. To help organizations identify areas where they can focus their efforts on this topic, we encourage you to use the “Gender Equity Self-Assessment Tool for Sport Clubs and Provincial/Territorial Sport Organizations”.

Organizational

Improve long-term sustainability, enhance governance and risk management practices for organizations and their boards. Development of tools, resources, role specific education courses and training for board, staff, and volunteers designed to help reduce turnover, boost morale and engagement.

Grassroots Development

Implementation of Canada Soccer’s Grassroots Standards, including hosting of Grassroots Festivals and Canada Soccer Grassroots Coach Education Program on-field workshops. This category also includes Memorable Event Development, In-House Coach Development Conferences, BC Soccer Learning Facilitator Nominations, hosting regional Goalkeeper Diplomas, and Referee Education/Registration.