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GO NB - Taking Action through Sport

Go NB! Taking Action through Sport is a bilateral agreement between the Government of New Brunswick (Wellness, Culture and Sport) and the Government of Canada (Sport Canada). It is a 3 year partnership extending to March 31st, 2011, aimed at increasing the number of children and youth participating in sport.

Community Based Support

Funding is available to support community based initiatives aimed at getting children and youth active in sport.

Community Based Support (Project Grant)

Provincially Based Support

Funding is available to provincial sport organizations to assist with the development of leadership and implementation of programs aimed at getting children and youth active in sport.

  1. Sport Leadership Development Program

  2. Participation Programming

Aboriginal Sport Support

Funding is available to support sport leadership and program development on First Nation Communities.

Aboriginal Sport Development Grant Program Aboriginal KidSport™ Fund Aboriginal Coaching Program
Sport Notes: Experts recommend that between the ages of 6 and 9, kids focus on developing fundamental movement skills - www.canadiansportforlife.ca. Studies show that when youth get involved in sports they improve their marks in school. There are over 50 different sports to choose from in New Brunswick - www.sportnb.com.