The New Brunswick Athlete Assistance Program (NBAAP) is a sport funding program that provides direct financial assistance to New Brunswick high-performance athletes who have achieved significant results at the national and/or international level, or have demonstrated a strong potential to earn a spot on a junior or senior national team.
The New Brunswick Athlete Assistance Program (NBAAP) recognizes the significant commitment associated with the pursuit of excellence and seeks to relieve some of the financial pressures associated with preparing for, and participating in high-performance sport.
Funding is provided by the Sport and Recreation Branch of the Department of Tourism, Heritage and Culture. The delivery of the program is based on a partnership with the Canadian Sport Centre Atlantic and relies heavily on input from national and provincial sport organizations.
To be eligible to be considered for support through the NBAAP, an athlete must:
• be a member in good standing with a Provincial Sport Organization (PSO);
• be actively competing in national and/or international competitions;
• be participating in a year-round competitive and training program;
• be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada;
• be a New Brunswick athlete*.
Applications are reviewed quarterly. Meetings take place mid to late June, September, December, and March. You can expect an update on your application by the end of those months.
The applications are reviewed by members of the Performance Excellence Committee (PEC). This includes representatives of the Canadian Sport Institute Atlantic (CSIA), Sport New Brunswick, and the Government of New Brunswick.
The application form and guidelines can be found on both the Sport New Brunswick and Government of New Brunswick website. Applications should be submitted to nbaap-paanb@sportnb4363.live-website.com.
This program is funded by the Government of New Brunswick.
Athletes may only apply once every fiscal year (April-March).
The best time to apply is different for each individual athlete. As a general rule, athletes should review the guidelines closely and apply after their best results, or highest level of competition. For example, if applying for Tier 4b, athletes must have “achieved significant results at the national level,” therefore athletes should wait to apply until after their national competition. Club tournaments and provincials do not qualify as national results.
Supporting documents vary by athlete and sport. The PEC requires documentation that confirms the Tier you are applying for. For carded athletes, the process is simple, as CSIA receives a monthly list directly. Accepted supporting documents include a letter or email from your National Sport Organization (NSO) verifying the Tier requested as outlined in the program guidelines. This may confirm that:
● The athlete is a member of the senior or junior national team.
● The athlete has been invited to compete at a senior or junior World Championship,
Pan-American, Parapan-American, or Commonwealth Games;
● The athlete has been identified as NextGen or is part of the Senior National Team
training group.
● A letter from the NSO indicating the athlete has a strong potential to earn a spot on a junior or senior national team within 2 or 3 years.
Example – For Instance, Tier 3C, athletes must provide written confirmation (letter or email) stating that they have competed at a Junior World Championship and are a member of the NextGen or Senior National Team training pool. Acceptable supporting documentation may include an email from the NSO confirming participation at the World Championships, along with a copy of the official training camp invitation.
Attending the Winter or Summer Canada Games, alone, does not make an athlete eligible. They must meet criteria for one of the Tiers in full.
