OSEG Foundation reviews applications to ensure the correct organizational information and to ensure applications meet the grant eligibility criteria, as stated below.

OSEG Foundation grants funds to applicants that are qualified donees (as defined by the Canada Revenue Agency), including:

✓ 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

Eligible programs/initiatives must meet the following requirements:

✓ 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-centered 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.
✓ Eligible uses of grant funding are encouraged for new and pilot initiatives, and can include but are not limited to:
o Program development and implementation
o Participant registration
o Adaptive equipment
o Translations and/or interpreter services

✓ Once you confirm your organization is eligible to apply, complete the application form*.
✓ 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 [email protected] for more information.