Resilient, Inspire, Strength and Engage

Getting active and creating life changing experiences for Children and Youth in and out of Care

Introduction

The Province of British Columbia and the Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Recreation Council (I·SPARC) believe in the power of sport, physical activity, recreation, and culture.  They build strong individuals and healthy communities by creating a sense of belonging, developing life skills, and self-confidence.  However, the reality is that financial pressures mean many children and youth are unable to participate in sport, recreation, physical activity and cultural opportunities. These financial pressures are heightened for children and youth in and from government care.

The RISE Grants will support ALL Children and Youth in and out of Care, who wish to participate in a sport, physical activity, recreation, and/or cultural program opportunity.

If you can answer YES to the following, PLEASE APPLY:

  • I currently live in British Columbia
  • I am Under 27 years of age at the date of application
  • I am/was formally enrolled in one of the B.C. Ministry of Children and Family Development or Delegated Aboriginal Agency Legal Status, or the Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction Child in Home of Relative program *
  • I will use the funding to support my participation in sport, physical activity, recreation and/or cultural programs.

*Legal Statuses include:

Adoption, Continuing Custody Order with a Director, Extended Family Plan, Interim Custody Order with a Director, Interim Custody Order with person other than a parent, Permanent Transfer of Custody Order with person other than a parent Special Needs Agreement, Temporary Custody Order, Temporary Transfer of Custody Order, Under the Guardianship of a Director – Adoptions Act, Under the Guardianship of a Director – Infants Act, Voluntary Care Agreement, Youth Agreement

NOTICE: TEMPORARY PAUSE ON 2025 RISE GRANT APPLICATIONS

Effective immediately, we are temporarily pausing the intake of new RISE Grant applications. The application portal will reopen April 1, 2025, with updated eligibility criteria and granting guidelines. The modifications to the RISE Grants are necessary for the success to the program as we continue to provide vital financial support to children and youth in and from care.

Please note that applications received prior to March 1, 2025, will continue to be processed.

Thank you for your understanding and patience during this temporary pause.

For questions and inquiries please contact:

Grant Manager risegrant@isparc.ca