The Andre De Grasse Future Champions Scholarship Program provides emerging Canadian track and field athletes with financial assistance, mentorship, coaching, nutrition, and academic support. It aims to reduce barriers for youth from marginalized and remote communities, helping talented athletes stay in sport and progress toward high-performance competition.

  "I’m honoured to be an Intact Olympian Impact recipient and grateful to both Intact and the Canadian Olympic Committee for facilitating the program. This funding will support the Andre De Grasse Future Champions Program, which helps up-and-coming high school track athletes access the resources and opportunities they need to earn university scholarships and become champions both in the classroom and on the track. I’m proud to help the next generation of athletes pursue their dreams and reach their full potential."

Girls CAN Wrestling More Girls. More Coaches. Better Wrestling. equips women coaches across Canada with training, mentorship, and funding to deliver girl-centred wrestling programs in their communities. It aims to increase girls’ participation and retention in wrestling while strengthening women’s leadership in coaching, creating more inclusive and supportive sport environments.

  “I remember being at the Olympic Games and seeing the word legacy everywhere in the Olympic Village. It really made me think about what I wanted my own legacy to be and the impact I could have on sport in Canada. More than a decade later, it's pretty special to see that come to life through Girls CAN. Thanks to the Intact Olympian Impact Grant, we get to bring this work into communities across the country, create better opportunities for girls and women in wrestling, and build that legacy alongside some of my best friends. That's something I'm incredibly proud of.”

MOMentum supports pregnant and mothering Canadian Olympic and Paralympic athletes through financial grants, while sharing athlete experiences and expert knowledge through a new podcast. It aims to reduce barriers to high-performance sport and create a more inclusive system where athletes can pursue both parenthood and athletic excellence.

"We’re so excited to be selected as a recipient of the Intact Olympian Impact Grant. We’re incredibly proud to have supported 15 of Canada’s athlete moms across the last two Olympic and Paralympic Games, and this grant will help us build on that impact as we work toward LA 2028. From supporting athletes on their journeys to qualifying for the Games to creating more storytelling opportunities that enhance education and awareness around reproductive health, this support will help us make a meaningful difference for athlete moms and female athletes across Team Canada.”

The Projet AirForce introduces young skiers to freestyle aerials through trampoline and water-ramp training led by Olympians. It aims to remove financial barriers, expand the talent pool, and create a pathway into competitive aerial skiing, while promoting gender parity and safe development.

"I was fortunate, after my athletic career, to continue pursuing my passion for my sport by becoming a coach in aerial skiing. I am truly honoured to receive the 2026 Intact Olympian Impact Grant.
This grant will allow us to help young people try and be introduced to the sport of aerial skiing through trampoline and water ramp camps led by Olympians.
Aerial skiing has given me so much throughout my life. Today, through the AirForce project, I want to give back and share that passion with the next generation.Thank you to the Canadian Olympic Committee and Intact for giving me this opportunity to share my passion with future athletes."

These projects help make sport more accessible for youth and communities, encourage continued participation in sport, and foster inclusivity and diversity at all levels of the sport system.

Find Your Sport: Find Your Sport provides free, inclusive multi-sport programming for 2,900 children and youth ages 4–18, with targeted opportunities for those facing financial, social, cultural, or accessibility barriers through collaboration with BGC South East.  It aims to help youth discover sports they enjoy, build confidence and physical literacy, and create pathways to lifelong participation and athletic development.

  "It was very exciting to find out that I am the recipient of the Intact Olympian Impact Grant! Throughout the next year, I will be working closely with the Boys and Girls Club South East to increase access to free, structured sport opportunities for children and youth across South East Ontario, with a focus on youth who face financial, social, cultural, or accessibility barriers to participation."

Iyarhe Nakoda Ski Team: provides Indigenous youth in Grades 7–12 with free access to cross-country skiing by removing barriers such as transportation, equipment, food, clothing, and coaching costs through collaboration with Spirit North. It aims to increase Indigenous participation in sport while building confidence, belonging, well-being, and pathways to lifelong involvement in skiing and sport.

  "Wow, what a game changer!  Barrier-free access and support for Iyarhe Nakoda Ski Team youth will make for an incredible winter. Thank you so much for the Intact Olympian Impact Grant!"

One Sky Sports: From the Court to Community brings free, Olympic-led basketball and leadership programming directly to Grade 5–6 students, prioritizing rural, Indigenous, and underserved communities. The program aims to reduce barriers to sport and build confidence, belonging, resilience, and lasting participation by connecting youth with positive role models and local sport opportunities.

“Representing Canada at the Olympic Games is an incredible privilege, and I love competing for my country. But I’ve come to understand that with that honour comes a responsibility to pay it forward. Through One Sky Sports, I get to bring my love of basketball to rural, Indigenous, economically disadvantaged, and all-girls schools and communities, creating opportunities for young people to see what’s possible for themselves. This grant means we can reach more communities, remove barriers, and create meaningful experiences that extend far beyond the court. It allows me to turn the privilege of wearing the maple leaf into opportunities for the next generation.”

Real Wild Kittens provides inclusive, athlete-led skateboarding programs that help girls and other participants build skills, confidence, and belonging in action sports. It aims to reduce barriers through free programming, equipment support, and welcoming environments, with plans to expand into more communities and sports across Canada.

"I'm excited to see how this project will evolve. With the support of the OLY grant, we will be able to support and inspire more people of all ages and abilities to access board sports."

The Sami Jo Small Hockey School provides inclusive, accessible hockey development for youth ages 6–17 through coaching, mentorship, para hockey integration, and financial bursaries. It aims to remove barriers, build confidence and belonging, and keep youth engaged in hockey, while developing future athletes, coaches, and leaders.

“I've always believed that the greatest impact of sport isn't measured in medals, but in the confidence, friendships, and sense of belonging it creates. Receiving the Intact Olympian Impact Grant will help us remove barriers and ensure more young athletes have the opportunity to experience everything hockey has to offer, regardless of their financial circumstances, identity, or ability.”

Toutes en Mouvement : Toutes en Mouvement is a free, female-focused multi-sport event where girls and young women can explore different sports, meet elite athletes, and build confidence in a fun, pressure-free environment. It aims to reduce barriers and keep girls engaged in sport longer, while connecting participants with local clubs and ongoing sport opportunities.

“I am so proud and honoured to have been selected for the Intact Olympian Impact program. Thanks to this support, the 2027 edition of Toutes en mouvement will reach a whole new level. Our mission remains the same: to inspire girls to try multiple sports (including skateboarding!) and to remind them that they all have a place. I am ready to turn my vision into a concrete impact."

The Bike Bus program turns the school commute into a free, supervised group cycling experience for children and families. It aims to increase physical activity and access to cycling while reducing car trips, building safer, healthier, and more sustainable communities.

  "Wow, what a game changer!  Barrier-free access and support for Iyarhe Nakoda Ski Team youth will make for an incredible winter. Thank you so much for the Intact Olympian Impact Grant!"

Drive into Gear Drive into Gear will expand the Calgary Flames Sports Bank’s capacity to collect, reuse, and recycle donated sports equipment through a dedicated collection trailer. It aims to reduce financial barriers to youth sport while diverting equipment from landfills, combining greater access to sport with long-term environmental sustainability.

"The Sports Bank removes barriers to sport for youth across Southern Alberta by collecting and redistributing new and gently used equipment. As advocates for both accessibility and environmental sustainability, receiving the Intact OLY Impact Grant is deeply meaningful to us. This funding will directly gear up local kids while extending the life cycle of every piece of equipment through our safety inspection, sanitization, and recirculation program. We are proud to receive this support and join Team Canada in advancing their 2035 goals of empowering healthy play and fostering a sustainable planet."