IVF Grant Recipients ​2020 

Last year, the International Va'a Federation was excited to launch its inaugural annual Grant Program.  This is the first time in the International Va'a Federation's history that it has been in a position to establish a Grants Program

We are very pleased to announce the following member countries have been successful in their application. Please see more information regarding each approved project below.
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All of these projects will have a positive impact on the sport of Va'a/Outrigger Canoe in the short term and also for future generations of paddlers. We look forward to sharing more about the progress of these projects in the coming months.

If you have any questions don't hesitate to contact [email protected]

 

Member Area	Association Name	Amount USD	Project Name	Project Description	Contact
Argentina	Asociacion Argentina de Outrigger Canoas Hawaiianas	$5000	Argentina equipment and youth programme	The IVF grant will help build 2 three-piece V6 Tahitian design hull and trailer to present Va’a to Primary Schools, Secondary Schools & Universities that are local and to ensure the growth of the sport in Argentina.	Mariano Larghi [email protected]
Australia	Australian Outrigger Canoe Racing Association	$5000	Australia Development of Coaching Pathway	A new Coaching Program with certified progression. This will promote the knowledge, skills and capabilities of outrigger paddlers through the Coaching Pathway.  Further, grow and support coaching capability at a club grassroots level to coach new and experienced paddlers in line with club goals, regional, national, and international competition campaigns.	Janine Nikora [email protected]
Cook Islands	Cook Islands Canoeing Association	$3000	Cook Islands – paddles for annual Vaka Iti College program	The Cook Islands Canoeing Association (CICA) runs an annual Oe Vaka College programme “Vaka Iti” for Year 9 – Year 12 students. 250 to 300 students participate in the program with CICA providing all equipment (canoes and paddles).  The IVF grant programme will provide replacement equipment for the Vaka Iti programme	Teina Taulu [email protected]
Great Britain	Great Britain Outrigger Canoe Association	$5000	Great Britain Junior Development Programme	Great Britain Outrigger will use this grant to spearhead a National Junior Development initiative, using an established club to pilot a local model of development. This first-of-its-kind project sees a certified junior coach appointed within a club and supported by a team from Great Britain Outrigger to deliver a 12-week junior programme.	Siobhan Thomas [email protected]
Hawaii	Hawaiian Canoe Racing Association	$5000	Hawaii Rigging education programme	TBA	Samantha Moikeha [email protected]
Norfolk Island	Norfolk Island Wa'a Outrigger Canoe Club	$3000	Norfolk Water Safety, first aid and paddling skills development	The project is to run an 8-week introductory program for 3 groups of paddlers - women, men & youth. Each participant in the project will be formally trained in CPR, First Aid, Basic Water Rescues as well as the skills of outrigger paddling.	Lance Miller [email protected]
Panama	Panama Outrigger	$5000	Panama Equipment and Va’a education	The grant will be used as initial seed capital for the construction of a new V6 and funds for education initiatives to help the growth of the sport of Va’a in Panama.	Paula Haito [email protected]
Samoa	​Samoa Outrigger Canoe Association	$5000	Samoa Junior development programme for schools	This IVF funded education and development project objective is to raise community awareness in Samoa for Alo Va’a in an effort to increase paddler numbers and greater community involvement and support for the development of the sport. The project will implement an Alo Va’a Schools, Village and Business Outreach Programme working with government, communities as well as the business sector.	Anthony Talouli [email protected]

 

20 May 2020 - International Va'a Federation Grant Program

The International Va'a Federation is excited to launch its inaugural annual Grant Program. The program has been established to assist IVF Member Federations to create, develop, enhance and grow the sport of Va'a/Outrigger Canoeing in their countries. 

This year the total fund is $35,000 US dollars. Members can apply for grants up to $5000 total.   

This is the first time in the International Va'a Federation's history that it has been in a position to establish a Grants Program. I would like to thank the Board of IVF for their vision and initiative with this action, that will hopefully have a very positive impact on the sport of Va'a/Outrigger Canoe in the short term and also for future generations of paddlers. 

Application information has been emailed to all member federations, if you have any questions please contact your federation directly.

​For further information regarding the grant program please contact [email protected] 

Applications close on 20 July 2020.

Lara Collins 
President 
International Va'a Federation 
www.ivfiv.org ​