Closed
Last Update: April 27, 2026
Funding available
$ 500
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program helps reduce recreation registration costs for eligible families. It supports subsidized participation in recreation activities and offers year-round loaner equipment for sports and skating.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Subsidized registration for recreation programs
- Borrowing sports loaner equipment
- Borrowing skates through the skate loaner program
Documents Needed
- Play Portal account
- Personal information
- Financial, budget, and tax information
- We Are The Villagers application
- Program registration confirmation or receipt
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Families registering for recreation programs
- Residents using the sport loaner or skate loaner programs
Who is not eligible
- Applicants who do not submit a complete and eligible application
- Registrants who apply after the deadline
- Registrants under 4 years old for Day Camp
Eligible expenses
- Recreation program registration fees
- Program subsidy credits applied to registration costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Applications submitted after the deadline
- Registrations without a complete and eligible application
- Activities beyond the one funded activity per registrant limit
Eligible geographic areas
- Township of Tiny
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed with We Are The Villagers to determine funding eligibility.
- If approved, the applicant receives a confirmation email.
- Approved funding is added as a credit to the Play Portal account.
- The credit must be used before December 31 of the current year.
Additional information
- Funding is distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.
- A complete and eligible application is required.
- One activity may be funded per registrant.
- Approved credits must be used before December 31 of the current year.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Affordable Recreation Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Affordable Recreation Program. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Affordable Recreation Program?
This program helps reduce recreation registration costs for eligible families. It supports subsidized participation in recreation activities and offers year-round loaner equipment for sports and skating.
How much funding can be received?
Affordable Recreation Program Funds up to 100% of admissible expenses, capped at $500 per project.
Who is eligible for the Affordable Recreation Program program?
To be eligible for the Affordable Recreation Program program, you must:
Apply before the deadline
Complete eligible application
Registrant must be 4+
What expenses are eligible under Affordable Recreation Program?
Subsidized registration for recreation programs
Borrowing sports loaner equipment
Borrowing skates through the skate loaner program
Where is the Affordable Recreation Program available?
The Affordable Recreation Program program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Affordable Recreation Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Affordable Recreation Program is a Other Support
Who are the financial supporters of the Affordable Recreation Program?
Affordable Recreation Program is funded by Township of Tiny