The Minor Development Fund was established by Softball BC to support the following initiative to support the growth of youth softball in the province. Click here for more details about the fund.
Funding applications are reviewed three times per calendar year. The "window" refers to the period during which the activity must be completed.
Annual Deadlines | Window for Activities | Decision to Applicants |
March 1st @ 11:59 pm | May 1st to August 31st | April 1st |
July 1st @ 11:59 pm | September 1st to December 31st | August 1st |
November 1st @ 11:59 pm | January 1st to April 30th | December 1st |
The New Association Grant aims to support associations in their first year of operations. The grant can be used to offset operational costs such as field rentals, equipment and uniforms.
The Coaching Clinic Grant aims to support associations offering coaching development clinics. The grant can be used to offset operational costs such as facility rentals, instructor fees and clinic-related materials.
The Player Development Clinic Grant aims to support associations offering a one-time player development clinic such as hitting, pitching or catching. The grant can be used to offset operational costs such as facility rentals, instructor fees and clinic-related materials.
The Community Building Grant aims to support associations' community activities that introduce the sport of Softball to their local community, including schools, through special events or initiatives. The grant can be used to offset operational costs, such as facility & equipment rentals, as well as the costs incurred by event leaders.
The Disaster Relief Grant aims to assist associations with equipment replacement purchases due to fire or theft.
To receive funding, grant recipients must submit a report (template to be provided at the time of approval) no later than 14 days after their event. The report consists of two parts:
Funds will be disbursed within 14 days after the Softball BC office receives your completed report.