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Community Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador - Free to Play
Supports community outdoor play projects for children
Last Update: May 26, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Closing date : February 24, 2026
Location
Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Overview
Free to Play supports community projects in Newfoundland and Labrador that increase outdoor play for children. At least $281,500 is available, and eligible initiatives may include outdoor spaces, training, supportive policies, community engagement, and related project activities.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Develop workforce skills
- Train or support volunteers
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Closing date : February 24, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Newfoundland and Labrador
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Children and Youth Organizations
Target groups
- Children & youth
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Creating or improving outdoor play opportunities for children
- Training caregivers, educators, or community members to support outdoor play
- Developing supportive policies or tools for outdoor play and risk management
- Community engagement activities that involve families and local partners
- Modest enhancements to outdoor spaces that support play
Documents Needed
- Letter of Interest (LOI)
- Annual report
- Most recent financial statement
- Governance document or incorporation record, for non-profits
- Most recent tax filing, for non-profits
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Registered charities
- Qualified donees, including municipalities and Indigenous Governing Bodies
- Incorporated non-profit organizations
- Community groups, school boards, schools, Indigenous nations or communities, and local organizations registered federally or provincially
Who is not eligible
- For-profit organizations
- Unincorporated non-profits
- Business non-profit institutions such as business associations, chambers of commerce, and condominium associations
- Individuals
Eligible expenses
- Administrative costs directly related to the project
- Communications
- Contractor or professional service fees
- Evaluation costs
- Materials and supplies, staff salaries, training, translation, travel, and transportation
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Activities outside Canada
- Politically partisan activities
- Land, building, or real estate purchases
- Electronic devices
- Projects that are purely research-based, virtual for children, or focused only on playground equipment
Eligible geographic areas
- Newfoundland and Labrador
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by CFNL staff and volunteers.
- Selected applicants are notified of acceptance into the participatory cohort.
- Accepted organizations join facilitated virtual consensus sessions.
- Final funding allocations are decided through the cohort process.
Additional information
- Selected organizations will take part in a participatory granting cohort.
- Two to three team members may be asked to join three virtual sessions.
- Round 2 of Free to Play is planned for 2027.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Community Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador - Free to Play Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Community Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador - Free to Play. 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 Community Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador - Free to Play?
Free to Play supports community projects in Newfoundland and Labrador that increase outdoor play for children. At least $281,500 is available, and eligible initiatives may include outdoor spaces, training, supportive policies, community engagement, and related project activities.
Who is eligible for the Community Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador - Free to Play program?
To be eligible for the Community Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador - Free to Play program, you must:
Serve Newfoundland and Labrador communities.
Support outdoor play for children.
Project must fit Free to Play objectives.
What expenses are eligible under Community Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador - Free to Play?
Creating or improving outdoor play opportunities for children
Training caregivers, educators, or community members to support outdoor play
Developing supportive policies or tools for outdoor play and risk management
Community engagement activities that involve families and local partners
Modest enhancements to outdoor spaces that support play
Who can I contact for more information about the Community Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador - Free to Play?
You can contact The Community Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador (CFNL).
Where is the Community Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador - Free to Play available?
The Community Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador - Free to Play program is available the province of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Is the Community Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador - Free to Play a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Community Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador - Free to Play is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Community Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador - Free to Play?
Community Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador - Free to Play is funded by The Community Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador (CFNL)