Paralympic sports development fund will support initiatives and programs that contribute to athlete and coach development for those on a Paralympic pathway. It is designed to support developing athletes and enhance programs at entry level competition stages (Learn to Train) and provincial levels (Train to Train and Train to Compete)
Funding can cover recruitment, coaching, competition and club development, training camps and any other area that contributes to enhanced capacity for programs, athletes or teams on a sport specific Paralympic pathway.
Funds may be used to enhance training opportunities for athletes through training camps.
Initiatives may include knowledge transfer and education sessions on topics such as training principles, safe sport, gender equity, or integration.
Talent ID initiatives may include the creation of a new sport program, or go towards the expansion of an existing successful initiative in order to get new athletes engaged in sport.
Funds may be used to support athletes and coaches to achieve optimal performances through training, recovery, quality competitive opportunities, and national classification.