Empowering Female Athletes to Grow, Lead, and Thrive
CMBA is proud to launch the Bounce Forward Grant Program: a micro-grant initiative designed to break down barriers and help our female athletes succeed on and off the court. Individual grants of $250-$1000 will be awarded to athletes with creative, impactful proposals that show how funding can help them bounce forward in basketball and in life. Applications close at 9:00pm on October 4th.
What Can the Grants Be Used For?
Jerseys and sports gear designed with girls in mind
Training tools, skill development, and competition expenses
Mental health, nutrition, and wellness resources
Projects that inspire and support younger female athletes
Anything that helps you grow your game, your confidence, and your community
Our Criteria:
Open to all CMBA female athletes
Funds must be used for approved, basketball-related purposes with brief follow-up reporting to CMBA. All Projects must be completed by the end of Season 46 Playoffs (2025-26 season)
Preference given to proposals that create long-lasting benefits for athletes, peers, or the basketball community.
Applicants must have a sponsor/mentor who they are not related to. (Coach, teacher, etc).
By making grants easy to access, flexible, and athlete-centered, CMBA is ensuring that every dollar has maximum positive impact and that female athletes in Calgary have the resources they need to dream bigger, play stronger, and lead the way.
**All funds will be distributed upon project completion when receipts are provided.
