Stream One — Sport for Social Development in Indigenous Communities
Stream One of the Sport for Social Development in Indigenous Communities (SSDIC) provides funding (available annually) to the 13 Provincial/Territorial Aboriginal Sport Bodies (PTASBs) and the Aboriginal Sport Circle (ASC). It aims to support their capacity and to provide opportunities for Indigenous Peoples to participate in meaningful sport, recreational and physical activities that support 1 or more of the Stream One social development goals. Drawn from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Calls to Action, the Stream One social development goals focus on:
- improved health, education and employability
- the reduction of at-risk behaviour
Who can apply
To be eligible for Stream One funding, your organization must:
- be a PTASB, as recognized by the ASC
- the ASC is also eligible for Stream One funding to provide leadership and support to the PTASBs for their delivery of the Initiative
Application deadline
The application intake period will take place from August 13, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. (ET) to November 17, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. (ET).
How to apply
Applicants are required to:
- read the Application Guidelines
- email us to request the application form
- meet all eligibility requirements and submit a complete application form and supporting documents (if applicable) before the deadline
You are required to submit your application form by email in the fillable PDF format (no scans). If you are unable to submit your application by email or use the fillable PDF format, please contact us for assistance.
Projects funded
View the list of projects funded by the Sport for Social Development in Indigenous Communities component (input “SSDIC” in the search query).
Contact us
We would love to hear from you! The best way to reach us is by email.
- Address
- Sport Support Program
Department of Canadian Heritage
15 Eddy St
Gatineau QC J8X 4B3 - sportcanada.ssdsca-ssdic.sportcanada@pch.gc.ca
- Telephone
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To speak to a representative of the SSDIC program component, please send an email to sportcanada.ssdsca-ssdic.sportcanada@pch.gc.ca and indicate a phone number where you can be reached. A representative will contact you within 2 weeks.
If you are unable to send emails, you can call at 1-866-811-0055 (toll-free) and leave a contact number with the Call Centre Agent. A representative of the SSDIC Unit will contact you within the service standards for Canadian Heritage funding programs.
- TTY
- 1-888-997-3123 (toll-free)