Creating More Ways to Enter and Progress in Para-Alpine
Carving the Future is Alpine Canada’s national program for growing para-alpine across the country. It helps provincial and territorial organizations, ski clubs and adaptive programs create more opportunities for athletes and coaches.
The program supports people trying ski racing for the first time, athletes joining club programs, athletes facing financial barriers, and coaches building para-alpine experience.
Program priorities
- More opportunities: Helping Canadians with disabilities try ski racing and continue in the sport.
- Stronger local programs: Connecting Alpine Canada, provincial organizations, clubs, adaptive programs and coaches.
- Athlete and coach development: Helping athletes and coaches access the support they need to take their next step.
Carving The Future Grant
The Carving the future Grant program is designed to remove financial barriers to participation by providing qualifying programs and athletes financial assistant to access or operate para specific programming.
Try-It Grant — up to $2,500
Helps a community introduce new participants to para-alpine ski racing and connect them with an ongoing local opportunity.
Athlete Integration Grant — up to $5,000
Helps a developing para-alpine athlete join and train with an established ski club or provincial program.
Athlete Bursary — up to $2,500
Helps reduce costs that may prevent an athlete from training or competing, including travel, coaching or specialized equipment.
Para Coach Development Initiative — $5,000 to $10,000
Helps a qualified coach spend more time working with para-alpine athletes and building local programming.
Applications are submitted through eligible provincial or territorial ski organizations and are reviewed on a rolling basis. Early applications are encouraged for projects planned during the first half of the ski season.
Program Documents and Applications
- Program Guide / Grant Booklet: Complete program information, eligibility, eligible expenses, assessment criteria and requirements for all four funding streams. LINK
- Application Form: One application form covering the Try-It Grant, Athlete Integration Grant, Athlete Bursary and Para Coach Development Initiative. LINK
How to Apply
Download and complete the current application form, attach any required supporting documents, and submit the complete application by email to:
mnewton@alpinecanada.org
Applications should identify the requested funding stream and include all information required in the Program Guide. Incomplete applications may require follow-up before they can be reviewed.
Verified source links
FIS: Rules, classification and factor documents
Canadian Paralympic Committee: Para-alpine background