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Community Outdoor Ice Rinks

Support for community outdoor ice rink projects

Offered by
City of St. Catharines
Official source: stcatharines.ca

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Funding available
$ 1,000
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
Who can apply
Volunteer community groups.
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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 training, signage, and reporting requirements.

At a glance

Funding available

Maximum funding
$1,000
Financing goals
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Enhance an existing program
  • Strengthen organizational capacity
  • Train or support volunteers
  • Raise awareness or mobilize a population
  • Renovate or adapt facilities

Eligible candidates

Location
  • St. Catharines
  • Ontario
Eligible Industries
All industries
Annual revenue
All revenue ranges
Organisation size
All organization sizes
Audience
All groups
Legal structures
Non-profit
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
Sports, Other Recreation and Social Clubs
Target groups
General public
Scope
Municipal

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Availability timeline

2026
Periods: 3

Latest changes

Community Outdoor Ice Rinks now visible

The page now shows the Community Outdoor Ice Rinks program, including who can apply, how to apply, and the 2025/2026 dates.

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The page now shows the Community Outdoor Ice Rinks program for volunteer groups in the City of St. Catharines, with applications open from Oct 1 to Oct 31, 2025 and the rink season running from Dec. 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026. It also now states that the City may support up to six rink locations and provide grants of up to $1,000 per rink, with permit fees waived for community outdoor ice rinks. The visible requirements now include a total of five volunteers, a Principal Volunteer Contact, City property locations that meet the listed site criteria, and volunteer responsibilities such as building, operating, maintaining, reporting, and attending a mandatory orientation session. The page also now provides the application email outdooricerinks@stcatharines.ca and the Apply Now portal link.

Official source: stcatharines.ca
June 14, 2026

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Volunteer community groups.

Who is not eligible

  • Groups that do not allow free and equal public access.

Eligible expenses

  • Materials and equipment needed to build, operate, and maintain the rink, including boards, tarps, shovels, scrapers, and water.

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • Selling food and drinks at the ice rink.
  • City storage of rink materials.

Eligible geographic areas

  • City of St. Catharines.

Activities funded

  • Building a community outdoor ice rink.
  • Operating and maintaining the rink during the winter season.
  • Providing public skating access at City parks.

How to apply

  • Step 1: Check application period
    • Apply only when applications are open.
  • Step 2: Complete the online application
    • Submit the form online.
    • Include five volunteers and their contact information.
    • Identify a Principal Volunteer Contact.

Documents Needed

  • Completed online application form.
  • Contact information for five volunteers.
  • Principal Volunteer Contact details.

Selection criteria

  • Reasonably flat surface.
  • Sufficient lighting.
  • Access for emergency vehicles.
  • Adequate parking.

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

outdooricerinks@stcatharines.ca

Official sources

stcatharines.ca
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Community Outdoor Ice Rinks Program

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 training, signage, and reporting requirements.

How much funding can be received?

Community Outdoor Ice Rinks Funds up to $1,000 of admissible expenses.

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 required. Free public access required.

What expenses are eligible under Community Outdoor Ice Rinks?

Materials and equipment needed to build, operate, and maintain the rink, including boards, tarps, shovels, scrapers, and water.

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.

Is the Community Outdoor Ice Rinks a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Community Outdoor Ice Rinks is a Grant and Funding