The Secretary of State, Adam van Koeverden, announced that funding opportunities are now available for sport projects that promote social development in Indigenous communities. The funding opportunity is available under the Sport for Social Development in Indigenous Communities (SSDIC) program. The SSDIC program supports Indigenous Peoples in their efforts to be more active and healthier and helps them connect with culturally relevant physical activity. Funded projects are designed and led by Indigenous organizations and community members to address self-identified social development goals.
Funding Streams:
- Stream One: Funding is available annually to the 13 Provincial/Territorial Aboriginal Sport Bodies and the Aboriginal Sport Circle for the development of sport community programming.
- Stream Two: Funding is available annually to Indigenous governments, communities and other not-for-profit Indigenous organizations for projects that promote sport and recreation in Indigenous communities. The deadline to submit applications for funding is September 24, 2025.
- Stream Three: Funding is available annually to Indigenous governments, communities and other not-for-profit Indigenous organizations that specifically support sport and recreation projects serving Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQI+ people. The deadline to submit applications for funding is October 6, 2025.
For further information about the Sport for Social Development in Indigenous Communities program or to apply for the funding, click here.
