Professional Development Grants

2026 Club Coach Collaboration Initiative

Purpose & Objective: The purpose of this Grant is to encourage and invest in building robust relationships within the SwimBC/BCSCA, Canadian, or International club system. By the end of the proposed experience, applicants should have developed a relationship with another club.

Goal:

• The goal of this Initiative is to strengthen relationships between clubs through professional and swimmer development.

Details:

• Award Amount: $500 per initiative
  Applications open April 15th, 2026
  Selection Process: Applications will be reviewed by the BCSCA board in the order they are received. Once all six grants are awarded, no further applications will be accepted.
  

Application & Eligibility Criteria:

• The application must involve a registered member of the BCSCA in good standing for the 2025-26 swim season.
  
• The application must be submitted with an email or letter detailing how the grant funds will be used and the impact on coaching or club programming.
  
• The application must include a draft budget.
  

Grant Requirements:

• ​​​​​​​Provide receipts and a reflection report to the BCSCA after grant usage for reimbursement
• Submit a brief reflection report within one month of completing the grant activity. These reports will be shared on the BCSCA website for others to learn from.
• Note: Grants for NCCP courses will NOT be approved
• Note: Grants for Regional, Provincial, National competitions will NOT be approved.
• Use grant funds prior to August 31, 2026.

Questions about applying? Email coachjaren@kisu.ca.