Gender Equity in Recreational Sport

Community Grants Initiative

Background

CPRA has implemented a number of initiatives, informed by best practices and evidence, in an effort to increase the participation and retention of women and girls in recreational sport in Canada. This effort supports the Government of Canada (Sport Canada) funding commitment to achieve gender equity in sport at every level by 2035.

Through this funding opportunity, CPRA will support community level interventions through programs, events, practices and/or policy changes that aim to increase participation and/or retention of girls and women in recreational sport across Canada.

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Objectives

The specific objectives of this initiative are to increase the participation and/or retention of girls and women in recreational sport in Canada by:

Supporting the implementation of targeted community level interventions through programs, events, practices and/or policy changes which have the potential to increase the participation and/or retention of girls and women in recreational sport in Canada via this funding opportunity
Supporting knowledge sharing and/or the development of tools and resources aimed at increasing the participation and/or retention of girls and women in recreational sport in Canada
Supporting innovative projects to explore responses to known barriers to the participation and/or retention of girls and women in recreational sport in Canada
Supporting the evaluation of the impact of these interventions so that evidence will be collected and successes adopted in other communities

Priority populations for this Initiative are:

Girls (age 9-15)
Mothers (post-natal and/or those with school age children)
Women 55+
Girls with intersecting identify factors

Eligibility

Canadian municipalities, villages, towns
First Nations, Métis, Inuit or other Indigenous communities
Not for Profit Organizations are invited to apply, but must include a Letter of Support which clearly demonstrates the direct partnership with the city/village/town/municipality/community that their project proposal will serve
Eligible communities may submit a maximum of two (2) applications per funding cycle

Funding Details

Funds Available

This funding opportunity will have a minimum of three annual intakes over the course of 2019-2022. It is anticipated that in the second year (2020-21), a minimum of 30 grants will be awarded in three categories:

1. 13 grants worth up to a maximum of $2,500 each (up to $32,500 in total)

2. 12 grants worth up to a maximum of $5,000 each (up to $60,000 in total)

3. 5 grants worth up to a maximum of $15,000 each (up to $75,000 in total)

Allowable Costs

Participant training/registration fees
Venue costs/room rental fees
Contractor fees and honoraria
Direct marketing and communications costs to promote the initiative (writing, translation, graphic design, printing, etc.)
Travel costs related to carrying out the initiative
Promotion (distribution, mailing, web, social media, etc.)
Materials and office supplies
General support costs to implement policy changes and new approaches
Virtual programming

Ineligible Costs

Capital costs
Prize money or awards
Alcohol
Insurance costs

Review Process

An external Review Team will adjudicate the applications received via the CPRA Gender Equity in Recreational Sport: Community Grants Initiative.

Evaluation Criteria

Assessment and peer review will utilize the following evaluation criteria:

Potential Impact

Demonstration that the project aligns with the Community Grant objectives
Demonstration of a specific link to barriers faced by one of these groups: girls (age 9-15); moms (post-natal and with school age children); women 55+ or girls with intersecting identify -factors and intergenerational programs
Demonstration that the project aims to increase participation opportunities and retention for girls and women in recreational sport

Feasibility

Demonstration that the intervention plan/design/timeline is appropriate, realistic, and feasible
Demonstration that an evidence-based model/approach is used in the proposal
Demonstration that the applicant(s) have the skills, knowledge, expertise and capacity to complete the work proposed

How to Apply

All applications must be submitted online
Incomplete applications, applications submitted by email or late applications will not be accepted
For assistance with completing your application, please visit our FAQ page

Funding Decisions and Important Dates

All applicants will be notified by CPRA of their funding decision
All funding decisions are final
Application Deadline: December 11, 2020
Notice of Decision: January 29, 2021

Conditions of Funding

Successful candidates must confirm that:

The organization has not already received any federal funding to support the same activities described in the application
The organization will comply with reporting and evaluation requirements as requested by CPRA
The proposed project will be completed within 52 weeks
The organization will confirm their intent to move forward with the project within five (5) working days of the date of offer of funding, or the offer may be withdrawn

Reporting

Successful candidates must submit the following documents according to the schedule below:

Signed contract with CPRA: within two weeks (14 days) of receipt
Final Activity Report and Claim Form: within 30 days from the completion of the project

Communication Requirements

Successful applicants must acknowledge the CPRA and the Government of Canada’s financial support in all communications.

Official Languages

CPRA encourages applicants to submit proposals in English or French and commits to ensuring high quality review of applications submitted in either official language.

Funding Partners

CPRA: The Canadian Parks and Recreation Association (CPRA) is a national organization dedicated to realizing the full potential of parks and recreation as a major contributor to community health and vibrancy. Membership includes the 13 provincial and territorial parks and recreation associations and their extensive networks of service providers in over 90% of Canadian communities. CPRA collaborates with a host of other national organizations operating in the recreation, physical activity, environmental, facilities, sport, public health, crime prevention and social services arenas. Over the course of its 60-year history, CPRA has become a credible and strong national leader in our sector. In addition to our advocacy on the benefits of parks and recreation, we provide our members with the information, resources and the professional development they can use to make a difference in their own community. Through broad-based community involvement, we find solutions to social challenges, influence policy direction and generate momentum towards community quality of life.

Government of Canada: This project has been made possible by the Government of Canada.

This effort is part of the Government of Canada (Sport Canada) funding commitment to achieve gender equity in sport at every level by 2035.