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Community Challenge grant

Q: How much funding can be received?

Community Challenge grant Funds up to $1,000 of admissible expenses.

Q: Who is eligible for the Community Challenge grant program?

To be eligible for the Community Challenge grant program, you must: Municipality or community organization Occurs in June 2026 Supports equity-denied groups’ participation

Q: Where is the Community Challenge grant available?

The Community Challenge grant program is available across Canada.

Q: Is the Community Challenge grant a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Community Challenge grant is a Grant and Funding

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the Community Challenge grant?

Community Challenge grant is funded by ParticipACTION

Last Update: February 3, 2026

Canada

Support inclusive physical activity and sport participation

Grant and Funding

Overview

This initiative provides up to $1,000 to help remove barriers and increase physical activity and sport participation and retention for equity-denied groups. It supports community programs, events, or initiatives taking place in June 2026, in whole or in part.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Increasing community impact

Raise awareness and mobilize the public

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 1,000 $

Timeline

Closing date : February 10, 2026

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries

All industries

Location

Canada

Legal structures

Non-profit

Annual revenue

All revenue ranges

Organisation size

All organization sizes

Audience

All groups

Non-profit candidates

Sector of operation

All industries

Target groups

All the groups

Revenue structures

All structures

Scope

All dimensions

Activities funded

Programs that remove barriers to physical activity and sport participation for equity-denied groups during the Challenge.
Events that increase physical activity and sport participation and retention for equity-denied groups during the Challenge.
Initiatives that improve participation and retention in physical activity and sport for equity-denied groups during the Challenge.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 995

Free adaptive fitness series removing barriers for equity-denied residents

$ 980

June sport try-out program with free gear and coaching

Eligibility

The applicant must be a municipality or a community organization.
The initiative must aim to remove barriers and increase physical activity and sport participation and retention for equity-denied groups.
The program, event, or initiative must occur in June 2026, in whole or in part.

Who is eligible?

Municipalities
Community organizations

Additional information

The funded program, event, or initiative must take place in June 2026 (in whole or in part).
Anticipated general deadline: February 10, 2026.

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Community Challenge grant Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Community Challenge grant. 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.