Membership Assistance Program (MAP) Funding will be disbursed upon receipt of a completed Accreditation Package from each district/community. Upon approval of the accreditation package, the district/community will receive 75% of the approved MAP funding, with the remaining 25% to be paid to the district/community at the end of the fiscal year providing that the district/community has abided by all of the criteria stated in the accreditation application and has submitted all quarterly reports with the required documentation. The quarterly reports will serve as the required follow-up reports for this type of funding; no other follow-up forms are required. The maximum amount of MAP funding a district/community is eligible to receive is a preset amount (determined by SaskSport) multiplied by the number of volunteers and athletes the district/community will be registering for the current program year. Only those volunteers who have completed registrations that is volunteers with both registration forms and valid criminal record checks on file by October 15th will be counted in the MAP number.
For example, if your district/community is registering 40 members as of October 15th (25 athletes and 15 volunteers), MAP funding would be calculated by multiplying the total number of members by the preset amount (i.e. 40 members x $8.00* = $320.00).
*This amount varies from year to year and $8.00 is used in this case as an example only

 

Athlete Assistance Grants are available to athletes who demonstrate a marked need for financial assistance in order to participate in the programs and/or training offered by Special Olympics Saskatchewan and/or by generic sport clubs.
More details are available from, and athletes may apply for assistance using, the Athlete Assistance Grant 2006/07 Application Form available as part of the District/Community Accreditation Package or on-line at www.specialolympics.sk.ca

NCCP Course Reimbursement

Criteria:

Registered volunteers/coaches must submit proof of completion of any of the below-named courses/workshop before the fiscal year-end (June). The District/Community or individual will receive reimbursement of up to 50% for each completed course/workshop.

Which courses does this grant include:

• The NEW NCCP - SOC Competition Workshop
• NCCP-SOC Level One Technical Course
• Introduction to Competition (Part A and/or B)
• Sport Specific Technical Courses or new NCCP Workshops
• Ethics Course

Rationale:

SOS values the continuing service of our coaches, and supports the advancement of our coaches to higher level(s) of certification.

How do I apply?

Send proof of registration for each course/workshop along with the Coach/Professional Development Subsidy Form to the Provincial Office before the June 15 of program year. Special Olympics Saskatchewan will reimburse the District/Community or individual for up to 50% of course/workshop expenses attended for coaches who re-register in the 2009-10 program year.

 

Criteria:

Volunteers/Coaches, or the District/Community on their behalf, may apply for reimbursement of up to 50% of expenses related to professional development opportunities. Approved expenses may include: course/conference registration fees, travel, meals, and accommodations. Professional development ventures must clearly and directly benefit the volunteer’s/coach’s work with Special Olympics Saskatchewan.

What types of professional development ventures does this grant cover:

• SOS Leadership Conference and/or AGM
• Other Special Olympics Chapter Conferences or AGMs
• Western Coaches Conference
• Related Provincial Sport Governing Body Conferences

Rationale:

SOS supports the continuing professional development of our volunteers/coaches.

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Community Competition Hosting Grant Criteria:

District/Communities wishing to host a Special Olympics competition, involving a minimum of 30 Special Olympics members from within the province, may apply for this grant. Grant amounts are a maximum of $300.00, of which the district/community must provide a minimum of 30% in self-help.

Rationale:

SOS encourages our zones/communities to provide grassroots competition opportunities.

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Criteria:

District/Communities wishing to host a District Competition, Special Olympics District qualifying or ‘SaskFirst’ competitions may apply for this grant. Grant amounts are a maximum of $500.00, of which the district/community must provide a minimum of 30% in self-help.

Rationale:

SOS encourages our district/communities to provide high level competition opportunities.

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Criteria:

District/Communities wishing to host provincial-scope competitions may apply for this grant. Grant amounts are a maximum of $500.00, of which the district/community must provide a minimum of 30% in self-help.

Rationale:

SOS encourages competition at the provincial level, particularly in our team sports that may not traditionally have an annual provincial event (i.e. Floor Hockey, Softball, etc.).

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Intra-Provincial Competition Travel Grant

Criteria:

District/Communities wishing to travel to a Special Olympics competition within the province of Saskatchewan may apply for this grant. Grant money may be used to cover the cost of such things as travel, meals, and accommodations. Grant amounts are a maximum of $300.00, of which the district/community must provide a minimum of 30% in self-help.

Rationale:

SOS encourages our district/communities to attend competitions hosted by other Special Olympics District/Communities throughout the province.

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Inter-Provincial Competition Grant

Criteria:

District/Communities wishing to travel to other Special Olympics Chapters for the purpose of competition may apply for this grant. Grant money may be used to cover the cost of such things as travel, meals, and accommodations. Grant amounts are a maximum of $300.00, of which the district/community must provide a minimum of 30% in self-help. The district/community must be able to demonstrate that attending the competition will not put the district/community in undue financial hardship.

Rationale:

SOS supports the experience that may be gained by Special Olympics Saskatchewan athletes attending competitions outside of the province.

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Criteria:

All new and existing accredited communities/districts will receive funding to offset the administration costs associated with operating as a community/district. Funds can be used to subsidize the travel costs of community/district representatives attending meetings, photocopying and printing, office supplies etc. District/Communities will receive this grant upon successfully completed the accreditation process for the new program year. Grant money will be distributed in the amount of $300.00 to each accredited district/community.

Rationale:

To provide support to our district/communities with administrative costs related to operating an accredited district/community Chapter.

How to Apply:

No application necessary, SOS will distribute the funds along with the district/communities accreditation certificate. Sport Development Grant

Criteria:

Districts/Communities may apply for this grant to support sport programs within their training schedule. Grant money may be used to develop and support a new or growing sport, or to revitalize an existing or previous sport program. Grant amounts are a maximum of $300.00, of which the district/community must provide a minimum of 30% in self-help.
Approved expenses may include things such as:

• New equipment purchases
• Facility rental
• Training camps

Rationale:

SOS supports our district and communities in the growth and development of sports within their training schedule.

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Criteria:

Travel expenses relating to Special Olympics Saskatchewan members acting in a mentorship capacity may be covered through this grant. Grant money may be used to cover the cost of such things as travel, meals, and accommodations. Grant amounts are a maximum of $150.00; district/community self-help is encouraged.

Rationale:

SOS encourages our district/communities to assist each other in developing sport programs and training opportunities.

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