Coaching, Mentorship, and Financial Support for Aspiring Athletes
We believe when we take you to the top, you’ll extend the ladder down to help others up.

Do you dream of representing Team Canada at the Olympics or becoming a Professional athlete and may not have the financial, coaching, community, and mentorship support that is needed to achieve it?
Imagine reducing financial stress, and receiving professional coaching, mentorship, and community support by athletes for athletes.
This is the reason the Raise the Bar Foundation exists.
This athletic grant comes from generous donations by individuals, corporations, and alumni of this program.
We believe when we take you to the top, you’ll extend the ladder down to help others up.
Every year, selected applicants receive partial to full funding to support their athletic dreams.
To apply, one must be able to articulate their dream, provide proof of the need for financial support, and show dedication & success in the sport.
Before you begin the application, please have the following ready:
- Provincial, and national rankings and/or demo reels to demonstrate success and ability in your sport.
- Income statements (if employed) and/or parent/guardian T4 to demonstrate the need for financial support.
FAQs
Past & Current Recipients
Ashwin B (Track & Field)
Cody S (Football)
Denzel C (Baseball)
Deshawn S (Football)
Donny W (Olympic Weightlifting)
Fabion F (Football)
Farden Z (Football)
Hannah G (Olympic Weightlifting)
Jaime Z (Soccer)
Josh H (Hockey)
Kennedy H (Olympic Weightlifting)
Kynu S (Soccer)
Larissa D (Olympic Weightlifting)
Maya L (Olympic Weightlifting)
Matt M (Olympic Weightlifting)
Prahbleen R (Wrestling)
Santiago H (Olympic Weightlifting)
Savannah V (Swimming)
Tatiana L (Track & Field)
Tarleen S (Wrestling)
Tarnpreet S (Wrestling)
Vito V (Soccer)
Wayne M (Football)
Xyon F (Football)
Yazan H (Soccer)
Reach Your Dreams.
Apply to qualify to get coaching, mentorship and financial support.