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Adapted Sport and Recreation Grant

One-time support for accessible sport and recreation

Offered by
City of Regina
Official source: regina.ca

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Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
Who can apply
Registered non-profit community organizations with active status and at least one year of incorporation
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Overview

The Adapted Sport and Recreation Grant provides one-time financial support to eligible organizations in Regina to enhance inclusion and accessibility in sport and recreation for people with disabilities. Eligible projects include accessibility audits, new programs or services, one-time support for existing programs or services, and capital initiatives such as renovations, equipment purchases and events.

At a glance

Funding available

Varies by project

Financing goals
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Raise awareness or mobilize a population
  • Renovate or expand facilities

Eligible candidates

Location
  • Regina
  • Saskatchewan
Eligible Industries
All industries
Annual revenue
All revenue ranges
Organisation size
All organization sizes
Audience
All groups
Legal structures
Non-profit
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
Sports
Revenue structures
100% donations / grants
Scope
Provincial

Receipt of requests is now closed

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Availability timeline

2026
Periods: 2

Latest changes

2027 Hosting Grant deadlines and materials

The 2027 Hosting Grant deadlines are January 29, April 30, July 30 and October 29, and 2027 application materials and follow-up reports are available.

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The Hosting Grant deadlines for 2027 are January 29, April 30, July 30 and October 29. The Sport & Recreation Grants page now links to 2027 standard and plain-language application forms and guidelines, as well as standard and plain-language follow-up reports.

Official source: regina.ca
November 12, 2026

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Registered non-profit community organizations with active status and at least one year of incorporation
  • School Community Councils
  • Registered non-profit organizations on behalf of a school or School Board
  • Organizations already funded under other streams of the CIGP

Who is not eligible

  • Post-secondary institutions, universities or private schools
  • Municipal service providers such as fire, police and libraries
  • Saskatchewan Health Authority, hospitals and nursing homes
  • Charitable foundations
  • Organizations hosting a conference

Eligible expenses

  • Costs directly related to the implementation, delivery and evaluation of programs or services, such as rent, location or venue rentals and utilities, program or event staffing, materials and program equipment, honorariums and fees and participant transportation
  • Labour and supplies to renovate a facility, provided the facility is located in Regina and is in a building or on land owned, leased or managed by the City of Regina, in or on public property including school board property or crown lands, in or on private property leased to a non-profit organization, or in a facility or on land owned by a non-profit organization if the facility or land is publicly accessible
  • Costs of purchasing new equipment or other capital costs related to making programs or facilities more accessible

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • Deficits, financing costs or debt repayment
  • Ongoing maintenance or operating costs
  • Transportation, activities and/or travel outside of Regina except for activities that are not available within Regina and where the primary benefactors are Regina residents
  • Expenses incurred before City funding is awarded and any initiative or activity where the primary purpose is fundraising
  • Administrative equipment, alcohol or cannabis, awards or gifts or trophies or prizes, socials or volunteer appreciation

Eligible geographic areas

  • Saskatchewan
  • Regina

Activities funded

  • New Programs or Projects or Services: specific, first-time, time-bound activities, programs and services delivered to people with disabilities in Regina
  • One-Time Support for Existing Programs or Projects or Services: one-time costs to expand or provide additional accessibility-related supports to pre-existing programs, services or activities
  • Accessibility Audit: one-time cost to evaluate an existing facility, space or service to improve accessibility for the future
  • Capital Initiatives and Events: capital development projects, including new construction, renovation and/or expansion of a facility and/or capital equipment that will improve the accessibility of a facility or program for people with disabilities, including sport and recreation events specifically for people with disabilities or activities that enhance the accessibility of existing sport and recreation events

How to apply

  • Submit your application(s) and all applicable attachments through electronic transmission to CommunityInvestments@regina.ca
  • Ensure all documents are in MS Word or Excel format; scanned PDFs are not permitted
  • Late or incomplete submissions will not be forwarded for review

Documents Needed

  • Approval in Principle from the property owner for capital projects on their property
  • Copy of lease for capital projects on private property leased to a non-profit organization
  • Proposed playground designs for playground development or upgrades

Selection criteria

  • Applications are evaluated and awarded funding based on their merit, the degree to which they address the City’s Adapted Sport and Recreation objectives, available funding and competing applications
  • Each application is scored equally based on Organization, Program Merit, Community Need, Community Impact, Accessibility and Financial Need

Processing and Agreement

  • Applications are processed by City Administration and assessed for completeness and eligibility
  • Applications are reviewed by the Grant Review Committee, with funding recommendations forwarded to the Director, Recreation & Cultural Services for consideration and approval
  • Applicants will be notified of the Grant Review Committee’s decision by August 30, 2026, and unsuccessful applicants may appeal in writing within 60 days of receipt of the notification letter if an error in process was made
  • If a grant is successful, the organization will receive a letter advising that a grant is offered, along with payment in full
  • The application form for Adapted Sport and Recreation grants will act as the agreement for funding through the CIGP, and grant recipients must submit a completed Follow-Up Report within 90 days of completion

Additional information

  • The 2025 follow-up report is available.

Contacts

communityinvestments@regina.ca
306-777-7507

Official sources

Sport & Recreation Grants

Program guide

Community Investment (2026)

Application form

Community Investment

Supporting document

2022 Adapted Sport and Rec Follow-up Report
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Adapted Sport and Recreation Grant Program

What is the Adapted Sport and Recreation Grant?

The Adapted Sport and Recreation Grant provides one-time financial support to eligible organizations in Regina to enhance inclusion and accessibility in sport and recreation for people with disabilities. Eligible projects include accessibility audits, new programs or services, one-time support for existing programs or services, and capital initiatives such as renovations, equipment purchases and events.

Who is eligible for the Adapted Sport and Recreation Grant program?

To be eligible for the Adapted Sport and Recreation Grant program, you must: Registered non-profit community organizations with active status and at least one year of incorporation School Community Councils or registered non-profit organizations on behalf of a school or School Board Demonstrate sound financial management and accountability

What expenses are eligible under Adapted Sport and Recreation Grant?

Costs directly related to the implementation, delivery and evaluation of programs or services, such as rent, location or venue rentals and utilities, program or event staffing, materials and program equipment, honorariums and fees and participant transportation Labour and supplies to renovate a facility, provided the facility is located in Regina and is in a building or on land owned, leased or managed by the City of Regina, in or on public property including school board property or crown lands, in or on private property leased to a non-profit organization, or in a facility or on land owned by a non-profit organization if the facility or land is publicly accessible Costs of purchasing new equipment or other capital costs related to making programs or facilities more accessible

Who can I contact for more information about the Adapted Sport and Recreation Grant?

You can contact City of Regina by email at communityinvestments@regina.ca or by phone at 306-777-7507.

Where is the Adapted Sport and Recreation Grant available?

The Adapted Sport and Recreation Grant program is available the province of Saskatchewan.

Is the Adapted Sport and Recreation Grant a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Adapted Sport and Recreation Grant is a Grant and Funding

Who are the financial supporters of the Adapted Sport and Recreation Grant?

Adapted Sport and Recreation Grant is funded by City of Regina