Annual Athlete Grants

Each year, the Alberta government, through the Alberta Federation of Shooting Sports (AFSS) makes grants available to help athletes compete. In keeping with historical policy, the Alberta Handgun Association attempts to distribute the available funds to as many participating member athletes as possible. The availability and amount of these grants vary from year to year.

Generally, two (2) grants are available to member athletes: Alberta High Performance and Alberta Athlete Development. Athletes are eligible for only one of the grants within a year.

All shooting sport related expenses will be considered, such as equipment, ammunition, match fees, accommodation, meals, travel paid for within the province. (Alberta grants are to cover expenses within the province)

Original receipts must accompany grant application. (Remember to keep your receipts throughout the year!)
All travel within the province may be claimed. Personal vehicle travel may be claimed at $0.50/km for distances greater than 50km. (2018 rate: Subject to change)

Proof of Alberta residency is required. (Alberta Health Care number)

Deadline: Completed applications with original receipts must be postmarked no later than November 15th.
Applications will be accepted in person at the Memorial Match if the match date is within the week of the deadline, November 15th.

Unassigned funds will be allocated to the maintenance of our range equipment, an integral part in the delivery of our program.

Athlete Grant Application

All member athletes applying for either grant must download and complete the standardized AFSS grant application document.
- Please print legibly.
- You must provide proof of residency (Alberta Health Care number) and sign the application.
- Original receipts must accompany the details described in part C.
- The Post Program Analysis (Part B) describes how this grant has helped you as an athlete.
- Part D is so that we have your understanding of the total for your grant application.

AFSS guidelines regarding the eligibility of expenses may be downloaded here.

Please note that these documents have been consolidated from the AFSS website and are subject to change by the AFSS.

Alberta High Performance Athlete Grant: LTAD Training to Win

The Alberta Handgun Association nominates athletes to the AFSS based on the criteria described below. Upon approval, the AHA assigns the High Performance Grants to our provincial champions. The grants vary in amount depending on the standing of an event within the ISSF and its participation within the IOC program. Individuals eligible for this grant will be published on the official AHA website.

Criteria

  • Must attend a provincial championship AND achieve champion status OR have achieved medal status is a game event discipline

  • Must be a paid up member of the Alberta Handgun Association

  • Must be an Alberta Resident (proof required)

  • Must NOT be “carded” at the federal level

  • Funds must be spent in Alberta

  • Must attend at least two (2) other AHA approved matches in Alberta during the grant year - Canadian Championships are not eligible and proof of attendance at AHA approved matches must be indicated on the grant application.

Alberta Athlete Development Grant: LTAD Training to Train/Compete

This grant is available to all eligible member athletes who attend AHA sanctioned pistol matches during the year. This fund is relatively small and, consistent with previous years, is allocated based on the proportionate value of an athletes claim against the total value of all claims. This proportion is applied to the total grant available for the year but will not exceed the amount of the High Performance grants.

Criteria

  • Must be a paid up member of the Alberta Handgun Association

  • Must be an Alberta Resident (proof required)

  • Must NOT be “carded” at the federal level

  • Funds must be spent in Alberta

  • Must attend at least two (2) other AHA approved matches in Alberta during the grant year - Canadian Championships are not eligible and proof of attendance at AHA approved matches must be indicated on the grant application.

AFSS Scholarship

The Alberta Federation of Shooting Sports (AFSS) has a scholarship in place for our Alberta shooters who continue in post-secondary studies.

The Alberta Federation of Shooting Sports (AFSS) scholarships are for candidates who have demonstrated strong academic performance and a commitment to the sport of shooting through active participation and involvement.

These scholarships are designed to encourage athletes (up to age 25) to maintain their involvement in shooting sports while pursuing post-secondary studies. Two (2) scholarships of $1,000 each will be awarded each year. Preference will be given to long time residents of Alberta.

Applications are available on the AFSS website, in the Grants section. Applications must be received no later than December 1 the year of application. Notification will occur by December 10th.

September 27th, 2018