How is annual funding renewed under the Athlete Assistance Program?
A. Sport Canada approves funding for athletes under the Athlete Assistance Program (AAP) on an annual basis, based on nominations from National Sport Organizations (NSOs). An athlete who was approved for funding in a given year can be renewed for the subsequent year if that athlete is nominated by the NSO and the nomination is approved by Sport Canada. In order to be nominated and approved, athletes must meet the requirements outlined by the NSO’s Criteria and Process for Nomination. For more information, see AAP Policies, Procedures and Guidelines and the appropriate National Sport Organization.
