Applications for the Athletic Excellence Fund now being accepted until March 11th

    Tuesday, 24 February 2026 06:00

    By Tonya Organ

    The fund supports local athletes by providing financial assistance to help offset costs associated with training and competition.

    Applications are now being accepted for the Athletic Excellence Fund. The fund supports local athletes by providing financial assistance to help offset costs associated with training and competition. It is provided to athletes through five channels – the Premier’s Athletic Awards, the Team Gushue Awards, the Michelle Healey Memorial Award, the Elite Athlete Assistance Program, and the Sport NL Scholarship Program. In order to apply, applicants must be members in good standing of a provincial sport organization and must submit their application to that organization by March 11th. 

     

     

     

     

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