Rugby Canada’s Women in Leadership Fund will award six more recipients in 2024 from rugby club executive committees across the country funding of up to $2000 to pursue development opportunities that will enhance their ability to lead from within our sport. It is the goal of the program to provide a strong and diverse leadership base in Canada.

Rugby Canada is committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of the game. In an effort to diversify leadership in rugby so that the game reflects all of Canada, Rugby Canada is proud to continue to offer the Women in Leadership Fund.

Find the full Women in Leadership Fund overview HERE.

Eligible applicants must:

• Currently be involved in rugby at an administrative or governance level within a Provincial Union or Provincial Board of Directors OR,
• Currently be involved in rugby at a governance level within a member club.

How it Works:

Step 1: Applications

Application forms can be accessed HERE and will be accepted until Monday December 9, 2024, at 5:00 pm EST.

Step 2: Selections & Notification

Selections will be made by Monday December 16, 2024. Once all those selected have been notified and have accepted the funding, the recipients will be publicly announced.

Step 3: Professional Development

Each recipient will move forward with pursuing their personal development plan that was part of their application.

Step 4: Reporting

As part of the agreement in receiving the fund, each recipient commits to sharing their journey through reports, photos and any other method they may choose.