There are several bursary and athlete assistance programs available to developing and elite cyclists. We will continually add references here.

Athlete Assistance Program

The Athlete Assistance Program (AAP), commonly called ‘Carding’, is a Sport Canada funding program that contributes to the pursuit of excellence. AAP support seeks to relieve some of the financial pressures associated with preparing for and participating in international sport and assists high-performance Canadian athletes to combine their sport and academic or working careers while training intensively in pursuit of world-class performances.

2026 Carding Criteria:

• Cycling Canada Carding Criteria for the 2026 Carding Cycle (DRAFT published April 14, 2025)
  • Carding criteria anonymous feedback form (this form closes on April 21, 2025)

2025 Carding Nomination List:

• 2025 AAP Nominations (published Dec. 10, 2024)