Quest for Gold — Ontario Athlete Assistance Program (OAAP)

A provincially administered program that provides financial support to Ontario’s high‑performance amateur athletes. Objectives:

• Support athletes pursuing national and international excellence
• Encourage athletes to live and train in Ontario
• Offset lost earnings during training/school breaks
• Help athletes balance sport and education
• Improve access to high‑performance coaching and competition opportunities

Selection is performance‑based; recipients are chosen according to provincial criteria and results at designated championships.

Canadian Athletes Now Fund (CAN Fund)

A national, not‑for‑profit fundraiser that connects donors directly to Canadian athletes. Donations provide athletes with funding for coaching, travel, equipment, nutrition and living expenses. Donors receive the name of the athlete they support and a tax receipt. Great for supporters who want to directly invest in athlete success.

For the Love of Curling Scholarships

Administered by Curling Canada and funded by public contributions, these scholarships help post‑secondary student‑athletes with education and curling costs.

Key points:

• Ten scholarships awarded annually ($2,500 each)
• Focus on athletes with competitive experience, strong academics, and community/volunteer involvement in curling
• Eligibility: under 23 and not a previous recipient
• Application window: May 1 – June 30; winners announced in August

Spirit of Sandra Junior Curling Scholarships

In memory of Sandra Schmirler, these scholarships support junior curlers entering or enrolled in post‑secondary studies. Details:

• Six scholarships awarded annually ($5,000 each) through the Sandra Schmirler Foundation
• For graduating high‑school athletes and students in their first or second year of post‑secondary study (U20 eligibility)
• Application due in May; awards announced in June