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Amateur Sport Grant Program
Supports amateur sport facilities and equipment improvements
Last Update: March 30, 2026
Funding available
$ 125,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Overview
Provides up to $125,000 to promote amateur sport development and participation in Calgary. Funding supports new facilities, facility expansion or renovation, and sport-related equipment purchases.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Renovate or expand facilities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 125,000 $
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Calgary
- Alberta
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Sports
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Developing new amateur sport facilities
- Expanding existing amateur sport facilities
- Renovating existing amateur sport facilities
- Purchasing sport-related equipment
Documents Needed
- Completed electronic application (submitted as one merged PDF)
- Completed hard-copy application
- All required application documents compiled into a single merged PDF
Eligibility
Eligible expenses
- Costs to develop new amateur sport facilities
- Costs to expand existing amateur sport facilities
- Costs to renovate existing amateur sport facilities
- Purchase of sport-related equipment
Eligible geographic areas
- Projects within Calgary municipal boundaries
- Projects outside Calgary that demonstrate benefit to Calgary athletes
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the Amateur Sport Grant Committee.
- The review process may take 12 to 14 weeks.
Additional information
- Organizations must apply to Parks Foundation Calgary’s Project Support Program before applying.
- Two copies are required upon submission (one electronic and one hard copy).
- Applications are reviewed by the Amateur Sport Grant Committee.
- Review time may take 12 to 14 weeks.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Amateur Sport Grant Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Amateur Sport Grant 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 Amateur Sport Grant Program?
Provides up to $125,000 to promote amateur sport development and participation in Calgary. Funding supports new facilities, facility expansion or renovation, and sport-related equipment purchases.
How much funding can be received?
Amateur Sport Grant Program Funds up to $125,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Amateur Sport Grant Program program?
To be eligible for the Amateur Sport Grant Program program, you must:
Project in Calgary or benefits Calgary athletes
Prior Project Support Program application required
What expenses are eligible under Amateur Sport Grant Program?
Developing new amateur sport facilities
Expanding existing amateur sport facilities
Renovating existing amateur sport facilities
Purchasing sport-related equipment
Who can I contact for more information about the Amateur Sport Grant Program?
You can contact Parks Foundation Calgary (PFC) by email at programs@parksfdn.com.
Where is the Amateur Sport Grant Program available?
The Amateur Sport Grant Program program is available the province of Alberta.
Is the Amateur Sport Grant Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Amateur Sport Grant Program is a Grant and Funding
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