Question 1

Do I need to be incorporated as a business?

Accepted Answer

Not at all! Applicants can be (and most will be) unincorporated with no business registration required.

Question 2

If I don’t have liability insurance right now, can I still apply?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. If you are awarded the grant, you will then need to purchase coverage and show proof of insurance (e.g. a receipt or certificate of insurance which is provided at the time of purchase) to receive the grant funds.

Question 3

How do I purchase general liability insurance?

Accepted Answer

Sports and fitness insurance policies can be purchased online from various providers. Several fitness certification organizations recommend Next Insurance.(https://www.nextinsurance.com) A policy can be purchased online in minutes and paid monthly for around $15/month.

Question 4

What kind of training or certification is required?

Accepted Answer

Applicants should be educated and trained by an experienced and credentialed program or provider. In the application, please provide whatever information will help convey this.

Question 5

What kind of teaching experience is required?

Accepted Answer

A minimum of 4 months group teaching experience, where at least a few classes are taught each month. The classes can occur through an employer (i.e., studio, gym), within a training program (as an apprentice instructor), or independently (i.e., teaching on your own whether or not you charge for the class).

The Teaching Grant

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