FAQs

1. How much is the grant? How many grants will be awarded?
There are twelve grants awarded. Each grant is $900. Grants will be dispersed fairly evenly throughout the various categories at the discretion of the Selection Committee, based on the number and quality of applications received in each category.

2. Is the WISE Fund an annual grant program offered by CAAWS?
The WISE Fund was first offered in 2004. Due to the success of the program and the ongoing need within the sport community for funding, CAAWS continues to offer the program on an annual basis.

3. Where do I find the application information and criteria regarding the WISE Fund?
All the details regarding the WISE Fund can be found on the following pages – see submission criteria and application process. If you are unable to complete the form electronically and/or have trouble accessing the information online, please contact sparker@caaws.ca to request a hard copy of the information.

4. Who can apply?
Anyone can apply as long as you meet the criteria specified and fall into one of the categories noted on the application form. Teams, clubs, schools, instructors, coaches, officials, sport organizations - local, provincial or national, etc. are all welcome to apply.

5. What is the deadline to apply?
Applications will only be accepted between November 21, 2011 to December 9, 2011. Any applications received before or after these dates will not be considered. For information on timelines and deadlines, please click here.

6. Is there an application form for the WISE Fund?
Yes. CAAWS currently uses an online application format. The deadline is now passed, please check back next year.

7. Can I mail or fax my submission?
The deadline is now passed.

8. What do the acronyms NSO and MSO stand for?
These acronyms stand for National Sport Organization (NSO) and Multisport Service Organization (MSO) respectively.

NSO refers to the national governing body of any specific sport. For example, Gymnastics Canada is the national sport organization (NSO) for the sport of gymnastics.

MSO is an organization which oversees or provides services/programs for various sports. For example, the Canada Games Council is the multisport service organization (MSO) and governing body of the Canada Winter and Summer Games. The Canadian Paralympic Committee is the MSO responsible for sport for athletes with a physical disability.

This terminology is used by Sport Canada. Visit these links for a complete listing of NSOs and MSOs that are supported, in part, by contributions from Sport Canada:

National Sport Organizations:
http://www.pch.gc.ca/pgm/sc/fed/index-eng.cfm

Multisport Service Organizations:
http://www.pch.gc.ca/pgm/sc/multi/index-eng.cfm

IMPORTANT: If your sport does not have an affiliated NSO or MSO funded by Sport Canada AND is not included on these lists, you are NOT eligible for the WISE Fund.

The WISE grant has been created to help fund sport initiatives and assist members of the sport community in Canada. Due to restrictions on CAAWS’s funding from Sport Canada, the WISE Fund is not intended to support physical activity or health-related projects, and recreational initiatives. Consequently, the following organizations would not be considered as a multisport service organization (MSO) in this context: YWCA, YMCA, recreation centres and health clubs.

9. Do I really need a letter of support from a national or multi-sport organization (NSO-MSO)?
Do not send a letter of support with your application. You will only be asked to provide a letter of support if you have been shortlisted.

However, please ensure that you will be able to provide a letter of support if you are in fact shortlisted. Shortlisted candidates who cannot provide a letter of support from an NSO or MSO within the stated timelines will not advance to the next round of selection.