A. Program area: PSO Canada Games Support
This will be funding for PSOs to support their Canada Games high-performance development plans. PSOs who receive block funding will be eligible for minimum support from this program. Applications will be considered for team and individual sports, as defined by Sport Canada. Funding will be allocated on an annual basis, with commitments of up to four years. Funding will allocated at six levels for individual sports and five levels for team sports:

Individual Sports
a. $30,000
b. $20,000
c. $15,000
d. $10,000
e. $5,000
f. $2,000

Team Sports
a. $20,000
b. $15,000
c. $10,000
d. $5,000
e. $2,000

Funding amount: $450,000

Funding criteria/evaluation:
The following criteria will be considered when determining funding from this program:

1. PSOs Canada Games high-performance plan, including competitive structure and training
2. Coach and Athlete Selection Criteria approved by board
3. Coach and Athlete Appeals Criteria approved by board
4. Fit of the plan within the Long-Term Athlete Development Model
5. Potential for results at national/international level
6. Potential for results at Canada Games – identify individuals and events
7. History of results at national/international level
8. History of results at Canada Games
9. Presence of adequate and accessible facilities
10. Growth potential of sport
11. Budget

The annual evaluation for programs receiving funding from this area will be based on agreed upon measures of the plan and an examination of the criteria listed above.

Allocation process:
Allocations will occur every year. Decisions on allocations will be made by a Support4Sport review committee with representation from SNS, CSCA, NSHPP, and a representative from the sport community.

Application/allocation timeline:
Application deadline for summer sports is February 1st. Application deadline for winter sports is September 15th.

Reporting Process:
Annual reports for summer sports are due by October 1st. Annual reports for winter sports are due by May 31st. Funding for the following year will not be provided until annual report from previous year is received.

Reports must include:

1. Outline of main activities
2. Summary of results
4. Debrief on key learning from year.
5. Outline of actual budget.

Any organization receiving funding who does not submit a final report will be ineligible to receive funding from Support4Sport programs.

B. Program area: Canada Games Training Support
support will be made available to all PSO Canada Games training programs in the areas of sport science and strength training.  This support will be delivered by qualified technical experts hired to deliver this support.

Funding amount/criteria/evaluation/application/reporting
Requests for technical support can be made directly to the Canadian Sports Centre Atlantic.

If you have any questions, please contact Candice Petten at Sport Nova Scotia at 902-425-5450, Ext. 372, or by e-mail at cpetten@sportnovascotia.ca.