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Air Canada Foundation Launches Big Dreams Grant Program Supporting the Health and Well-Being of Children and Youth Through Active Recreation and Sports, Inspired by the Spirit of Team Canada
MONTRÉAL, Feb. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Air Canada Foundation has launched its Big D...
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[{"type":"text","content":"Air Canada Foundation Launches Big Dreams Grant Program Supporting the Health and Well-Being of Children and Youth Through Active Recreation and Sports, Inspired by the Spirit of Team Canada\nMONTRÉAL, Feb. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Air Canada Foundation has launched its Big Dreams Grant Program, which aims to empower organizations dedicated to improving the health and well-being of children and youth across Canada. With Team Canada going for gold at the 2026 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games in Milano-Cortina and inspiring young Canadians with their perseverance and drive, the Big Dreams Grant Program supports initiatives that use sport and active recreation as tools for confidence‑building, resilience, inclusion and personal growth. The Program consists of two grants of $100,000 each: the Healthy Futures Grant, for sport‑based programs that promote wellness, inclusion, and resilience among equity‑deserving youth; and the Accessible Sports and Recreation Grant, for initiatives enabling youth with disabilities to participate fully and confidently in physical activity. Both grants reflect the spirit of Team Canada, where sport inspires transformation, hope, ambition, and the courage to dream big. “Launching the Big Dreams Grant Program is an incredibly meaningful milestone for us,” said Eric Lauzon, Director, Community Relations and Partnerships. “These grants are about opening doors that strengthen the health and well-being of children and youth by giving them spaces to move, belong, and grow with confidence. As Team Canada shows us time and again, sport has the power to inspire resilience, belonging, and possibility. Through this program, we are proud to support organizations that help young people across Canada discover their potential, strengthen their well-being and dream beyond limits.” The applications are now open and must be submitted by March 15, 2026. To qualify, Canadian charitable organizations must serve equity-deserving youth, including racialized, Indigenous, newcomer, and underserved communities, or children and youth with disabilities, with a focus on inclusive physical activity. Submissions will be reviewed after the deadline, with successful applicants notified in spring 2026. About the Air Canada Foundation The Air Canada Foundation, a not-fo...