Leadership Grant
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The Leadership Grant aims to:

• Encourage BIPOC individuals to pursue certification in rock climbing as guides and instructors.

• Support the growth of a diverse professional guiding community in the Sea to Sky Corridor.

• Reduce financial barriers that may limit access to certification training for BIPOC candidates.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet all of the following criteria:

1. Identify as a member of the BIPOC community (Black, Indigenous, Person of Colour). *
2. Be a resident of British Columbia and have maintained residence in BC for at least 12 months immediately prior to the application date.
3. Be actively pursuing (or planning to pursue) one of the following certifications:

Course or exam with the Association of Canadian Mountain Guides:

• Guide Training Rock course

• Apprentice Rock Guide exam

• Rock Guide Certificate exam

• Guide Training Alpine course

• Apprentice Alpine Guide exam

• Alpine Guide Certificate exam
  
  

4. Demonstrate clear intent and ability to work as a guide or instructor in the Sea to Sky Corridor upon completion of certification.

5. Commit to advocating for and promoting inclusive, culturally safe and identity affirming guiding and instructing practice.