The Basketball for Life Fund supports opportunities for children and youth across Manitoba to get involved – and stay involved – in the game of basketball. The fund helps reduce financial barriers by assisting families with program and training costs, ensuring that every child, regardless of background or circumstance, can experience the benefits of sport.

Funds raised directly support inner-city youth, New Canadians, and members of Manitoba’s Provincial Team and high-performance development programs. In addition, the initiative invests in new coach education opportunities to help ensure that every young athlete in Manitoba is guided by knowledgeable, certified, and positive role models on the court.

By making a financial contribution to the Basketball for Life Fund, individuals, groups, and corporate partners can make a lasting impact on the growth of basketball in our province. Every donation supports local athletes and coaches — 100% of funds raised go directly back into programming. Donors are recognized on the Basketball Manitoba website and receive an official tax receipt in appreciation of their support.

The Basketball for Life Fund was proudly launched in 2015 with a $20,000 contribution from the Toronto Raptors, setting the foundation for a program that continues to inspire the next generation of players, coaches, and leaders in Manitoba basketball.

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A portion of every Basketball specialty licence plate sold in Manitoba directly supports the Basketball for Life Fund. Over $100,000 has been raised since the plates were launched in 2017, with 100% of those funds supporting the initiatives listed below.   

Your purchase helps provide young athletes with opportunities to access programs, training, and quality coaching across the province — keeping more kids active, engaged, and connected through basketball.  Learn more...



What the Basketball for Life Fund Supports

The Basketball for Life Fund provides direct financial and program support to ensure every Manitoban has access to quality basketball opportunities — regardless of background, location, or financial means. The fund supports a wide range of initiatives that help players, coaches, and communities across the province grow through basketball, including:

Inner-City and New Canadian Basketball Programs
The fund helps deliver free basketball programming such as the Todd MacCulloch Hoop School — a long-running inner-city development program for youth aged 12–14 — and other outreach initiatives offering skill-building sessions, community jamborees, and access to equipment. These programs remove financial barriers and introduce basketball to children who may not otherwise have the opportunity to participate.

Basketball for All Initiative
Through this new initiative, Basketball Manitoba provides free basketballs to Manitoba-based schools, community groups, and youth-serving organizations to help expand access to the game. The goal is simple — to ensure every child in Manitoba has a basketball to play with, no matter where they live or learn.


Nothing But Nets Initiative
Partnering with Manitoba communities and supporters, this project provides free outdoor basketball nets to replace damaged or missing ones on public courts across the province. It’s a grassroots effort to keep outdoor spaces safe, playable, and welcoming for everyone who loves the game.


Basketball Equipment Recycling Program

Funds also support the ongoing Basketball Equipment Recycling Program, which collects, refurbishes, and redistributes gently used basketball equipment to schools, community centres, and programs in need. This initiative extends the life of quality gear and helps ensure that limited resources never stop a child from playing.




Manitoba Provincial Team, Junior Academy and Targeted Athlete Programs
The fund supports athletes selected to represent Manitoba on its Provincial Teams and in the Junior Academy and Targeted Athlete Programs. Funds help reduce the personal financial burden on families by covering costs tied to training, travel, competition, equipment, and insurance — ensuring that financial barriers don’t prevent top athletes from representing their province and reaching the next level.


Coach Education and Development
Recognizing that quality coaching drives player growth, the fund invests in coach education programs — including the Basketball Coach School and targeted grants to support young and female coaches earning certification. These initiatives help ensure that every athlete in Manitoba learns from skilled, certified, and positive role models.





In short, the Basketball for Life Fund fuels programs that:

  • Make basketball more accessible for inner-city youth and New Canadians

  • Provide free basketballs and nets to communities and schools

  • Support Manitoba’s Provincial and Targeted Athlete programs

  • Strengthen grassroots and high-performance coaching development

All donations to the Basketball for Life Fund directly impact Manitobans — keeping the game growing for life.




This is where you come in as a contributor to the Basketball for Life Fund!
BASKETBALL FOR LIFE FUND LEVELS OF SUPPORT
Team MVPs
  • Minimum $300 donation

Team All-Stars
  • Minimum $150 donation

Team Members
  • Minimum $75 donation



How to Make Your Donation
Basketball Manitoba has partnered with Sport Manitoba and the National Sport Trust Fund to manage all monetary donations and provide a charitable tax receipt to recognize your gift.  There are several gift-giving options available including:


1. ONLINE - OVER $50.00

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 2. ONLINE - UNDER $50.00

 Donations under $50.00 can be made by clicking the below link and following the steps from there.  No tax receipt will be provided.  Only donations over $50 are eligible for a tax receipt (see above)

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3. BY MAIL OR IN-PERSON

  1. Print Donor Form
  2. Please include the completed donor form and make a cheque payable to the CCPTSF - MB 
  3. Mail or deliver to...
Basketball Manitoba
Room 324
145 Pacific Avenue
Winnipeg, MB  R3B 2Z6

Office hours Mon to Fri 9:00 am - 4:00 pm



Your anticipated support is greatly appreciated!
Friends of the Basketball for Life Fund
  • Sport Manitoba
  • Toronto Raptors
  • Asper Foundation
  • Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries
  • Estelle Meyers
  • Duncan Inglis
  • Joe Di Curzio
  • John A. Brown
  • Ken Kelsch
  • Marlene & Ralph Wagner
  • Think Shift
  • Rick Watts
  • Bison Basketball Alumni 
  • Access Credit Union
  • Winnipeg Police Endowment Fund
  • She's Got Game Basketball Camp
  • Everyone who has a basketball specialty licence plate on their vehicle!



Confidentiality and Your Contact Information

The National Sport Trust Fund protects the privacy of your information.  Names and addresses are never traded or sold in lists, and your financial information is never divulged or maintained for any purpose other than that required by the Canada Revenue Agency. Donor personal contact info will only be shared with the recipient project selected by the donor. 

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