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Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,000
Timeline
- Open Date : October 1, 2025
- Closing date : October 31, 2025
Location
St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
Overview
Community groups can receive up to $1,000 per rink to build, operate, and maintain outdoor ice rinks in St. Catharines. The program supports volunteer-led rink projects, including permitted activities, training, signage, and reporting requirements.
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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
- Maximum amount : 1,000 $
Timeline
- Open Date : October 1, 2025
- Closing date : October 31, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- St. Catharines
- 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
- Other Recreation and Social Clubs
Target groups
- General public
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Municipal
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Building a community outdoor ice rink.
- Operating and maintaining the rink during the winter season.
- Providing public skating access at City parks.
Documents Needed
- Completed online application form.
- Contact information for five volunteers.
- Principal Volunteer Contact details.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Volunteer community groups.
Who is not eligible
- Groups that do not allow free and equal public access.
- Applicants seeking to sell food or drinks at the rink.
Eligible expenses
- Materials and equipment needed to build, operate, and maintain the rink, including boards, tarps, shovels, scrapers, and water.
- Permit fees are waived for approved community outdoor ice rink activities.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Selling food and drinks at the ice rink.
- City storage of rink materials.
Eligible geographic areas
- City of St. Catharines.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after the application period closes.
- Successful applicants are notified two weeks after the application period ends.
- Approved groups must attend volunteer training and orientation.
- City permits are required for activities on City property.
Additional information
- The City supports up to six rink locations.
- Permit fees are waived for community outdoor ice rinks.
- Successful applicants are notified two weeks after the application period ends.
- The season runs from December 1 to March 31.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Community Outdoor Ice Rinks Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Community Outdoor Ice Rinks. 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 Outdoor Ice Rinks?
Community groups can receive up to $1,000 per rink to build, operate, and maintain outdoor ice rinks in St. Catharines. The program supports volunteer-led rink projects, including permitted activities, training, signage, and reporting requirements.
How much funding can be received?
Community Outdoor Ice Rinks Funds up to $1,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was October 31, 2025.
Who is eligible for the Community Outdoor Ice Rinks program?
To be eligible for the Community Outdoor Ice Rinks program, you must:
Volunteer groups only.
City property location required.
Free public access required.
What expenses are eligible under Community Outdoor Ice Rinks?
Building a community outdoor ice rink.
Operating and maintaining the rink during the winter season.
Providing public skating access at City parks.
Who can I contact for more information about the Community Outdoor Ice Rinks?
You can contact City of St. Catharines by email at outdooricerinks@stcatharines.ca.
Where is the Community Outdoor Ice Rinks available?
The Community Outdoor Ice Rinks program is available the province of Ontario.