NCCP Coach Education Grant

Have you been thinking about coaching?

If coaching is something you’ve been considering — as a way to give back, stay connected to your sport, or explore what’s next — the NCCP Coach Education Grant can help you take that next step with confidence and support.

Game Plan, in partnership with the Coaching Association of Canada (CAC), is offering up to $1,000 to support eligible athletes pursuing coach education through the National Coaching Certificate Program (NCCP) between April 1, 2026 and March 31, 2027.

This opportunity is open to Game Plan-eligible athletes at any stage of their coaching journey, and returning applicants and recipients are welcome and encouraged to reapply.

What the Grant Supports

Funding can be used toward NCCP training across all coaching streams:

  • NCCP Competition–Introduction

  • NCCP Competition–Development

  • NCCP Advanced Coaching Diploma

How to Apply

Step 1 – Download the Coaching Pathway Template

Your Coaching Pathway outlines the NCCP workshops you hope to take between April 1, 2026 and March 31, 2027. This is your roadmap – simple, flexible and designed to reflect your unique coaching goals.

Step 2 – Prepare Your Application Materials

You will be asked to upload:

  • Your resume

  • Your completed Coaching Pathway template

  • A reference letter from your NSO, which should reflect their support for your coaching development and may include:

    • Insights into your potential as coach

    • Relevant coaching qualifications or experiences

    • Mentorship opportunities available to you

    • Any job opportunities that exist through the NSO, PSO, club, or other sport organization upon completion of your certification

Step 3 – Submit Your Application

Applications close March 19, 2026.

Our team may connect with you to discuss your coaching pathway before final decisions are made. Successful applicants will receive the following by April 1, 2026:

  • Their funding allocation

  • An invitation to an orientation session

Questions? We’re here to support.

If you’d like support as you prepare your application:

Application Link: https://form.fillout.com/t/4WWuVxmmsqus

About Game Plan

Game Plan is Canada’s holistic athlete-support network. Its nationwide team of world-class experts and specialized advisors empower national athletes with practical ways to live healthy, balanced, and personally successful lives at every stage of their journey. Game Plan’s growth-centred programs, structured services, and everyday resources are custom designed to support the total well-being of every individual athlete.

Established in 2015, Game Plan is a globally leading initiative which functions in collaboration with the Canadian Olympic Committee (COC), Canadian Paralympic Committee (CPC), Sport Canada and the Canadian Olympic and Paralympic Sport Institute Network (COPSIN).

About the Coaching Association of Canada

The Coaching Association of Canada unites stakeholders and partners in its commitment to raising the skills and stature of coaches, and ultimately expanding their reach and influence. Through its programs, the CAC empowers coaches with knowledge and skills, promotes ethics, fosters positive attitudes, builds competence, and increases the credibility and recognition of coaches. For more information, please visit coach.ca.