Manitoba Gymnastics Association has a number of funding opportunities accessible to current members. Make sure to check back on a regular basis for new opportunities. Details can be found below:
Funding and Grants
Kidsport Top Up Fund
- Participants whom are eligible for Kidsport Funding can receive up to an additional $300.00 per membership season towards their program registration fees
- For additional details the Kidsport Top Up Fund policy is located under our Regulations
- On-going until maximum funding allocation per fiscal year has been reached
- Kidsport Top Up Fund Application
Champion Performance Fund
- 2 Male and 2 Female National Level (or higher) Athletes are awarded $1,150
- To be used for training fees, camps, travel, meet registration or uniforms
- For additional details the Champion Performance Fund policy is located under our Regulations
- Next Deadline to Apply: March 31st, 2023
- To be Awarded: October 2024
- Champion Performance Fund Bursary Application Form
Edmond Financial High Performance Bursary
- 1 National Level (or higher) Athletes are awarded $1,000
- To be used for training fees, camps, travel, meet registration or uniforms
- For additional details the Edmond Financial Bursary Policy is located under our Regulations
- Next Deadline to Apply: TBD
- To be Awarded: TBD
- Application coming soon!
SMB Athlete Assistance Grant
- For athletes on the Provincial Pathway
- Covers up to 50% of expenses to a maximum of $500.
- Can be used for strength and conditioning, nutritional planning, sports psychology or other development opportunities.
- Applications are on-going.
- SMB Athlete Assistance Grant Application
Jack Mowat Bursary
- 2 Coaches are awarded $1,000
- To be used coach development opportunities such as NCCP training, non-NCCP training, travel, etc.
- For additional details the Jack Mowat Bursary policy is located under our Regulations
- Next Deadline to Apply: March 31st, 2023
- To be Awarded: October 2023
- Jack Mowat Bursary Application
SMB Coach Assistance Grant
- Covers up to 50% of expenses to a maximum of $500.
- Can be used for professional development and certification courses.
- Applications are on-going.
- SMB Coach Assistance Grant Application
Rural Equipment Contribution Program
- Eligible clubs will receive up to $4,000 for the purchase of gymnastics equipment
- Eligible clubs will receive notice directly from the MGA
- For additional details the Rural Equipment Contribution Program policy is located under our Regulations
- Rural Equipment Contribution Program Registration Form
- Rural Equipment Contribution Program Payment Form
SMB Volunteer Assistance Grant
- Covers up to 50% of expenses to a maximum of $500.
- Can be used for attending PSO or NSO AGM or professional development.
- Applications are on-going.
- SMB Volunteer Assistance Grant Application
SMB Healthy Organization Grant
- 25/75 cost share between the club and Sport Manitoba up to $1500.
- Examples of eligible projects strategic planning, bylaw creation/updating, club development plans, succession planning, board training, policy development and volunteer management.
- Eligible expenses include consulting fees, training fees, and facility rental.
- Applications are on-going.
- SMB Healthy Organization Grant Application
SMB New Sport Club Grant
- 25/75 cost share between the club and Sport Manitoba up to $1500.
- Examples of eligible expenses facility rental, equipment and promotional expenses.
- Applications are on-going.
- SMB New Sport Club Grant Application
2017 Canada Games Summer Legacy Fund
- Leadership Development and Capacity Building Grants available
- Next Deadline to Apply: December 31st, 2023
- To be Awarded: March 2024
- Applications are not open at this time, please check back for updated copy of application form.
SMB Officials Assistance Grant
- Covers up to 50% of expenses to a maximum of $500.
- Can be used for professional development and certification courses.
- Applications are on-going.
- SMB Officials Assistance Grant Application
SMB Women in Sport Supplemental Grant
- Covers up to 50% of expenses to a maximum of $500.
- Can be used for NCCP or non-NCCP professional development, competition or out of province training.
- Applications are on-going.
- SMB Women in Sport Supplementary Grant Application
SMB Skill Development Grant
- 25/75 cost share between the club and Sport Manitoba up to $1500.
- Opportunities that facilitate the development of athletes, coaches, officials, and volunteers at the community level with an emphasis on training and skill development.
- Eligible expenses include clinician fees, facility rent, promotional materials and expendable equipment
- Applications are on-going.
- SMB Skill Development Grant
SMB Unique Sport Opportunity Grant
- 25/75 cost share between the club and Sport Manitoba up to $1500.
- Example of possible opportunities coaching certification courses, sport development days and multisport activities.
- Eligible expenses include facility rental, promotional expenses clinician or facilitator honorariums.
- Applications are on-going.
- SMB Unique Sport Opportunity Grant