INDIVIDUAL FINANCIAL SUPPORT

The Montreal Sports Excellence Program offers financial support to individual athletes in the region. Individual athletes from the Island of Montreal who have been identified as Relève or Élite by their sports federation are eligible to apply.

Note: The financial support program for individual athletes is primarily intended for athletes who are not part of training groups that receive financial support from the ESM training group support program.

Who can apply

Individual athletes from Montreal identified as Relève or Élite by their sports federation.

The financial support program for individual athletes primarily targets athletes who are not part of training groups financially supported by the ESM training group support program.

Conditions to be met

Reside on the island of Montreal
Be a Relève or Élite athlete
Not already be receiving financial support from the ESM program for the current year
Not be part of a training group that receives financial support from the ESM program

Value of support

500$

Please note that the amount of financial support varies from year to year depending on the funding available from the Montreal Sports Excellence Program and the number of athletes identified as residents of Montreal.

Eligible expenses

Sports medicine services (physical therapy, massage therapy, etc.)
Training science services (assessment, physical preparation, etc.)
*Services must be provided by accredited practitioners.

*This type of support does not cover travel expenses to competitions or training camps.

When to apply

Applications are accepted at any time, but are reviewed four times a year, in the fall, winter, and spring.

Usual cohorts

April 1 to March 31
July 1 to June 30
October 1 to September 30
January 1 to December 31