March 28/25 10:14 am - HopOn Funding Applications Now Open

Posted by Editoress on 03/28/25
 

Applications are now open for Community Sport for All Initiative (CSAI) funding through Cycling Canada in support of the implementation and development of HopOn programming. Eligible cycling clubs may apply in collaboration with their respective Provincial/Territorial Sport Organization (PTSO).

"Successful partnerships are based on the right partners coming together and this funding makes these connections even more possible," said Robyn Skinner, Cycling Canada Director of Community Growth and Engagement. "Financial support from Sport Canada directed to affiliated cycling clubs across the country is crucial to building strong cycling communities. This influx of funding supports HopOn programming, equipment and instructor training directly; however, the legacy impact includes establishing new and building on community partnerships and relationships."

The two-year grant is available with a maximum amount of $612,000 to be used towards:

1. HopOn-trained Instructors and NCCP-certified Learning Facilitators
2. Program subsidies (e.g., registration fees)
3. Equipment needs (bikes, helmets, trailer, maintenance, insurance, etc.)

This is the third year that CSAI funding has been made available through Cycling Canada, with 27 clubs directly benefiting in 2023 and over 70 HopOn festivals supported through the PTSOs in 2024. The CSAI component of the Sport Canada Sport Support Program seeks to remove barriers and increase sport participation rates for underrepresented groups. Its key objective is to support community sport initiatives for equity-deserving groups, in particular, Black, Indigenous, newcomers and persons with a disability.

To submit an application, or inquire about deadline or additional information, interested clubs should reach out to the appropriate PTSO contact listed here:

• Alberta Cycling Association: James Kendal, jkendal@albertabicycle.ab.ca
• Cycling BC: C.J. Young, cj@cyclingbc.net; Arlaine Mozell, arlaine@cyclingbc.net
• Fédération Québécoise des Sports Cyclistes: Aurélien Morel, amorel@fqsc.net
• Manitoba Cycling Association: Stephanie Keith, youthcycling@sportmanitoba.ca
• Bicycle Newfoundland and Labrador: Julian Kennedy, president@bicyclenl.com
• Vélo New Brunswick: Chris Foster, executivedirector@velonb.ca
• Cycling NWT: Thorsten Gohl, info@cyclingnwt.ca
• Cycling Nova Scotia: Mike Todd, mike.todd@cyclingns.ca
• Ontario Cycling: Mike Suraci, michael.suraci@ontariocycling.org
• Cycling PEI: Jordan Bober, info@cyclingpei.org
• Saskatchewan Cycling Association: Rob Walcer, president@saskcycling.ca
• Cycling Association of Yukon: Steven Biss, info@yukoncycling.com

Questions can be directed to Jen Milligan, Cycling Canada Community and Grassroots Manager, at jen.milligan@cyclingcanada.ca. More information on the HopOn program can be found here.