Cogeco Neighbourhood Rink Program - Burlington - Ontario - Canada

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Cogeco Neighbourhood Rink Program

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The application deadline for this grant program is December 1, 2026 .

Support for community skating rink setup

Offered by

City of Burlington

Official source: burlington.ca

Latest source update

Last Update: October 11, 2026

Latest change: The Cogeco Neighbourhood Rink Program page now says Winter 2027 applications are open, with a Dec. 1, 2026 deadline and a direct Survey123 application link.

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Winter 2027 applications now open

The Cogeco Neighbourhood Rink Program page now shows applications for the Winter 2027 program are open and sets a Dec. 1, 2026 application deadline. A direct Apply here link to a Survey123 form has also been added, while the previous Winter 2026 rink-location list and status-dashboard link were removed.

Funding available

Varies by project

Deadline

December 1, 2026

Location

Burlington, Ontario, Canada

Who can apply

Residents of Burlington

See full eligibility

Overview

This program supports residents who want to create a skating rink in a City of Burlington-owned park. It covers approved neighbourhood rink setup, volunteer coordination, seasonal maintenance, and public skating use.

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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
Strengthen organizational capacity

Eligible Funding

Varies by project

Funds Providers

City of Burlington

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries

All industries

Location

Burlington
Ontario

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

General public

Revenue structures

Fee-for-service model

Scope

Local

Next Steps

Determine your project

Validate your eligibility

Availability timeline

2026

Periods: 2

Activities funded

Creating and operating a seasonal neighbourhood skating rink.
Building, flooding, and maintaining the ice rink through the winter.

Documents Needed

Completed online application form
Volunteer information for all team members
Signed volunteer agreement

Official resources

Official page

Cogeco Neighbourhood Rink Program

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

Residents of Burlington
Volunteer community groups

Ineligible Costs and Activities

Hockey or other activities are not allowed on the rink.
Permanent lighting is not allowed; any lighting must be temporary and removed by 10 p.m.

Eligible geographic areas

City of Burlington-owned parks
Burlington, Ontario

Selection criteria

Application review is based on the requested location.

How to apply

Establish a rink committee of at least six adults and appoint a lead.
Identify a water source and any needed equipment.
Complete the online application with all volunteer information.
City staff review the application and the requested location.
Complete volunteer training and sign the volunteer agreement.

Processing and Agreement

The City reviews the application and the requested location.
If approved, the lead volunteer is notified by City staff.
Volunteers must complete training and sign the volunteer agreement before coverage applies.
The rink must be maintained according to City expectations during the season.