Equity Through Diverse Impact gRANT


OSEG Foundation, the charitable arm of the Ottawa REDBLACKS and 67’s, delivers programming and invests in community initiatives that provide opportunities for children and youth to play, learn, and develop through sports.
Organizations that are successful in receiving the EDI Grant will use the funding to enhance their youth programs to foster greater inclusion, access, and opportunity to sport and recreation. Eligible organizations must serve underrepresented communities and groups that may face systemic barriers.
ABOUT THE OSEG FOUNDATION
EDI GRANT

APPLICATION GUIDELINES
✓ A registered charity
✓ A National amateur athletic association with programming in the Ottawa region within 100km of the National Capital Region
✓ Ottawa based housing corporations
✓ Metis, Inuit or First Nation community/Band or organizations
✓ Include equitable, diverse, and inclusive practices within the organization and program
✓ Implement consistent, intentional programming for participants ages 6 – 24 years old, with initiatives that serve one or more of the following:
o BIPOC youth
o Girls-centred programs
o Low-income communities
o Youth with disabilities
o 2SLGBTQ+ youth
o Indigenous, Metis, or Inuit youth
o Newcomer youth
✓ Proposals that incorporate sport and physical activity to teach and develop life skills and follow the positive youth development framework with intended program outcomes.
✓ Some eligible uses of grant funding can include, but are not limited to:
o Program development and implementation
o Participant registration
o Adaptive equipment
o Translations and/or interpreter services
✓ Organizations that are not designated by the Canada Revenue Agency as being a Qualified Donee
✓ Organizations based outside 100km of Ottawa Capital Region
✓ Initiatives that do not focus support for marginalized communities, including BIPOC, girls, low-income communities, youth with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+, Indigenous, Metis or Inuit youth, or newcomer youth
✓ Initiatives that do not focus on positive youth development through sport or recreation, for youth ages of 6 – 24 years old
✓ Organizations looking for funding for capital campaigns
✓ Religious, political organizations, or special interest groups
✓ Organizations using grant for annual operating funds, unless directly linked to EDI focus and success of the proposed project
✓ For-profit organizations
✓ Sports teams (professional and/or amateur sport organizations are not listed as qualified donees as defined by the Canada Revenue Agency, therefore not eligible for funding)
✓ Individuals
✓ Once submitted, a diverse team of individuals will evaluate all applications and will contact the successful organizations with the next steps.
Accommodations are available upon request. If your organization prefers to submit a video application, please email kmclean@oseg.ca for more information.
* This application is closed.
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2023 EDI Grant recipients
The OSEG Foundation is proud to support organizations furthering equity, diversity, and inclusivity in youth sport and recreation.
- Ausome Ottawa
- Banff Avenue Community House
- Britannia Woods Community House
- Camp Misquah
- Christie Lake Kids
- Confederation Court Community House
- Centre De Ressources Communautaires De La Basse-Ville - Lowertown Community Resource Centre
- Debra Dynes Community House
- Nepean, Rideau, Osgoode Community Resource Centre
- Pinecrest-Queensway Community Resource Centre
- Rideau-Rockcliffe Community Resource Centre
- Social Planning Council of Ottawa
- Ten Oaks Project
- The Door Youth Centre
- Youth Ottawa
Need more info?
contact us
For more information, please contact Kim McLean, Senior Manager – Community Impact and Engagement at kmclean@oseg.ca