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Community Initiatives Program (CIP) - Major Sport Event Grant

Q: Who is eligible for the Community Initiatives Program (CIP) - Major Sport Event Grant program?

To be eligible for the Community Initiatives Program (CIP) - Major Sport Event Grant program, you must: Organizations hosting major sporting events in Alberta

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Community Initiatives Program (CIP) - Major Sport Event Grant?

You can contact Alberta Ministry of Arts, Culture and Status of Women (ACSW).

Q: Where is the Community Initiatives Program (CIP) - Major Sport Event Grant available?

The Community Initiatives Program (CIP) - Major Sport Event Grant program is available the province of Alberta.

Last Update: March 4, 2026

Alberta, Canada

Supports hosting major international sports events in Alberta

Grant and Funding

Alberta Ministry of Arts, Culture and Status of Women

Processing And Agreement

Overview

The Community Initiatives Program – Major Sport Event Grant provides up to $250,000 to eligible nonprofit organizations to host world-class national and international single sport events in Alberta, such as world championships, world cups and national championships. Its purpose is to strengthen Alberta’s position as a premier sport event destination by supporting organizations that can collaborate and deliver high-quality major sport events.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Increasing community impact

Develop strategic partnerships

Supporting volunteer engagement

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost

Timeline

Unspecified

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries

All industries

Location

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

Mixed revenue (<50% earned)

Scope

Local

Activities funded

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 200,000

Upgrading facilities and marketing for a major international athletics event

$ 180,000

Renovating training facilities for a national gymnastics competition

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

Nonprofit organizations involved in sports event management in Alberta

Who is not eligible

Organizations not involved in hosting sporting events in Alberta
Businesses or for-profit entities

How to apply

Step 1: Register your organization on the funding portal.Step 2: Prepare and submit your detailed event proposal.Step 3: Provide supporting documents such as budgets, organizational capacity, and event plans.Step 4: Await evaluation and decision notification within four months.Step 5: If approved, sign the funding agreement and commence event planning.

Processing and Agreement

Application review and evaluation occur within four months of submission.
Applicants are notified of funding decisions via formal communication.
Successful applicants must agree to the terms and conditions of funding before receiving support.
Funds may be disbursed as an advance or reimbursement based on compliance with reporting requirements.
Recipients are required to submit progress and final reports detailing the event’s outcomes and financial expenditures.

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Community Initiatives Program (CIP) - Major Sport Event Grant Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Community Initiatives Program (CIP) - Major Sport Event 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.