The Inclusive & Adaptive Skating Grant Program provides financial support to eligible clubs and skating schools delivering skating opportunities for participants who may face barriers to participation.

The program is intended to help clubs create welcoming, accessible and sustainable skating experiences within their communities.

Applications are accepted during two annual funding intakes.

Application deadlines and funding timelines are published on the program webpage each season.

The preferred approach is to submit a separate application for each funding intake.

Where programming spans both funding periods, Skate AB|NT|NU may bring an application forward for consideration during the second intake rather than requiring a duplicate application.

Applicants may be contacted to confirm or update information before the second review.

Funding is intended to support Inclusive & Adaptive skating opportunities that align with the objectives of the program.

Applicants are encouraged to describe how their program will create meaningful skating opportunities within their community.

Eligible expenses may include costs directly related to delivering the program, such as coaching, ice rental, adaptive equipment, accessibility supports and other program delivery expenses.

Please refer to the Eligible and Ineligible Expenses section for complete details.

Examples of expenses that are generally not eligible include general club operating expenses, capital purchases unrelated to program delivery, expenses already funded through another source and costs that fall outside the objectives of the program.

A complete list is available on the program webpage.

Applications are reviewed by the Inclusive & Adaptive Working Group using the published Assessment Rubric.

Applications are assessed on Program Need, Participant Impact, Program Design, Organizational Commitment, Sustainability and Budget Stewardship.

No.

Meeting the assessment criteria does not guarantee funding or the full amount requested.

Funding recommendations consider the quality of the application, eligible expenses, available funding and the overall objective of maximizing the impact of the program across Skate AB|NT|NU.

Yes.

The Working Group may recommend full or partial funding depending on the application, eligible expenses and available funding.

To receive full funding, the club must meet or exceed the applicable Skate Canada Program Delivery Standards.

For programs delivered within CanSkate, the CanSkate Program Delivery Standards apply, including the permitted modifications used to support adaptive skaters.

For adaptive-specific programming, both the applicable CanSkate Program Delivery Standards and the standards established for the adaptive program must be met or exceeded.

Program Delivery Standards will be assessed by Skate AB|NT|NU as part of the funding program, so clubs are not required to provide additional documentation with their application.

Applicants will receive written notification following completion of the Working Group review.

Successful applicants will receive information about approved funding, payment timelines, reporting requirements and next steps.

Approved funding is normally provided in two instalments:

50% following approval

and

the remaining 50% after required reporting has been received and reviewed.

Successful applicants are required to submit a Program Summary, an Expense Summary (including supporting documentation where required) and a Final Report before final payment is released.

Funding Accountability:

Clubs receiving funding must submit documentation demonstrating how funds were used. For example, if funding supports coaching time, clubs must submit invoices identifying the coach, session dates, and participating skater(s).

Documentation should be submitted as soon as possible after the supported activity.

Absolutely.

One of the goals of the program is to encourage clubs and skating schools to expand opportunities for participants who may face barriers to participation.

If you're considering developing a new initiative and would like to discuss your ideas before applying, Skate AB|NT|NU is happy to help.

Yes.

Applications are reviewed independently each funding cycle, and we encourage both returning and new applicants to apply.

If you have questions about your program, eligibility or the application process, please contact memberservices@skateabnwtnun.ca before submitting your application. We're happy to help.