PlaySafeNB

WorkSafeNB’s PlaySafeNB helps youth sports organizations create safer, more positive experiences for young athletes. It’s one more way we’re making New Brunswick the safest place to work, and play.

We believe safety is more than rules, it’s a mindset. By investing in physical and psychological safety in sport, we’re helping young New Brunswickers grow.

Apply by April 5, 2026

What is PlaySafeNB?

PlaySafeNB is a grant program offering up to $5,000 per organization (with $30,000 total funding in 2026) to support projects that reduce physical and psychological safety risks in youth sport. Made possible through the historic WorkSafeNB Performance Refund returned to eligible New Brunswick employers in 2024, including WorkSafeNB, the grant reflects a commitment to reinvesting in the province’s communities, and the future workforce.

Who can apply

• Incorporated not-for-profit youth sports organizations in New Brunswick‑for‑profit
• Serving participants under 18
• Affiliated with the relevant Provincial Sport Organization

We prioritize projects that address safety hazards from safer equipment and facilities to concussion education, inclusive team culture, and psychological safety supports.

Not eligible: Travel.

How to apply

Complete the short online form by April 5, 2026. You’ll be asked to describe:

• How you’ll spend the funds
• The benefits to teams, your league, and the wider community
• How the project will address physical and psychological safety hazards in sport

Questions?
Contact us.

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