Sail Training International is pleased to be able to provide a range of funds that support the continued delivery and development of sail training around the world. One of these funds, the Canada Legacy Fund, supports organisations to help deliver sail training programmes to young Canadians with $25,000CAN awarded each year in grants.
Following the success of the Rendez-Vous 2017 Tall Ships Regatta, the Canada Legacy Fund was been set up with generous support from Rendez-Vous Naval de Quebec. The Canadian Legacy Fund is under the management of the Sail Training International Board of Trustees, and is administered by the designated Legacy Fund Committee. The Canada Legacy fund offers support to organisations that provide sail training programmes that look to reach disadvantaged young Canadians aged between 14-25 years.
The Deadline to apply for the Canada Legacy Fund 2025 has now passed, but you can still submit your interest for future rounds of funding
Who Can Apply?
We welcome applications from organisations around the world that deliver youth sail training programmes where over 60% of participants are young Canadians. Organisations can be land based as well as existing sail training providers, but should ensure their programmes support disadvantaged young people aged 14-25 years.
You can apply for funding for new programmes or to expand existing projects that are already benefiting young people. Grants can be used to fund personnel, equipment, and other direct expenses essential to the project, as well as community outreach and staff or volunteer training essential to the project.
Please note that all approved projects must take place on a vessel that meets our approved vessel criteria. You will be asked to submit a completed Approved Vessel Criteria Form to confirm this as part of your application.
LOOKING FOR PROJECT INSPIRATION?
Since being launched, we have received some amazing applications and awarded the funds to inspirational projects from organisations around the world. You can find case studies on some of the previous projects our funds have supported below.
BRIGANTINE INCORPORATED
Brigantine Incorporated were awarded $10,000 dollars to help develop a new sail training program for at risk youth.
ECOMARIS
Ecomaris from Montreal were awarded $10,000 Canadian dollars for their “Cosmic Plankton” program.
STS LEEUWIN II
Leeuwin Ocean Adventure Foundation were awarded €5,000 to support their Drought Affected Communities project.
INTERESTED IN APPLYING, BUT UNSURE IF YOUR PROJECT MEETS THE FUNDING CRITERIA?
If you are interested in applying, but are unsure if your project meets the funding criteria, you can submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) initial application for the Canada Legacy Funds. To submit an EOI, all you need to do is complete the form below providing a summary of your proposed project, which will then be reviewed by the funding committee.
Once you submit an EOI, the Funding Committee will advise if the proposed project meets the funding criteria and provide support feedback where needed when completing your full application.
To register your interest and find out more about the Canada Legacy Fund, simply complete the form below and a member of our funding team will be in touch to discuss your project further.
The Deadline to Submit an Expression of Interest has now passed, but you can still submit your interest for future rounds of funding.
The Deadline to apply for the Canada Legacy Fund 2025 has now passed, but you can still submit your interest for future rounds of funding
