| Name | Canada Games / FAST Athlete Fund |
|---|---|
| Fund Type | Travel, Training, and Team Selection |
| Purpose | The Fund is designed to fill a gap in Canada’s sport system and support Canada Games level athletes who are targeted and on the pathway to excellence at the national team level. |
| Interest | The Canada Games/FAST Athlete Fund will award up to 40 grants, each worth $2000, to next generation national team athletes across Canada. |
| Restrictions | The athlete must participate in a sport that is scheduled for the program of the upcoming Canada Summer Games or Canada Winter Games (eligibility alternates each year). |
| Application Process | The Canada Games Council and FAST will circulate the program guidelines and application form to P/TSOs, NSOs, and Canada Games Chef de Mission. P/TSOs, NSOs, and Chef de Mission will be asked to circulate the information to athletes meeting the eligibility criteria. Printable and online versions of the application forms will also be posted on the CGC and FAST websites. Athletes will complete an application form and must return it to the Canada Games / FAST Selection Committee. Once the Selection Committee has received all applications, the committee will approach the NSOs, P/TSOs for endorsement and verification of information on applications. Incomplete application forms will be deemed ineligible. See the Canada Games Council website for more information. |
| Application Deadline | Currently under review |
Funding Organization |
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|---|---|
| Name | Canada Games Council |
| Phone | 613-526-2320 ext 2701 |
| Website | http://www.canadagames.ca/Content/PathWays/FAST%20Home.asp?langid=1 |
| Programs for Disabled | No |
Related Individuals |
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| First Name | Isabelle |
| Phone | 613-526-2320 ext 2701 |
