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Emergency Relief Community Sport and Recreation Grant
One-time relief funding for Ontario sport groups
Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Closing date : May 13, 2022
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
This one-time relief fund supported Ontario community sport and recreation organizations affected by COVID-19. It funded programming and operational recovery for eligible clubs, teams, leagues, and associations; the maximum funding amount was not specified in the source.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Closing date : May 13, 2022
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Sports
- Other Recreation and Social Clubs
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Local
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Stabilizing community sport and recreation programming
- Supporting recovery from COVID-19-related losses
- Continuing or reintroducing planned programming
Documents Needed
- Financial records
- Documentation showing pandemic-related expenses
- Completed online application form
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Community sport and recreation clubs and organizations not affiliated with a Ministry-recognized PSO/MSO
- Sport and recreation leagues and teams affiliated with a Ministry-recognized PSO/MSO with substantial pandemic-related losses
- Member clubs of PSO/MSOs recognized but not funded through the Ontario Amateur Sport Fund
Who is not eligible
- Professional sport leagues and teams
- PSO/MSOs receiving Ontario Amateur Sport Funding
- Member clubs of PSO/MSOs receiving Ontario Amateur Sport Funding
Eligible expenses
- Programming costs related to sustaining operations
- Operational costs linked to pandemic-related challenges
- Costs tied to previously planned programming
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- New capital expenditures
- New builds or new infrastructure
- Hosting large events
- Brand-new programs not planned before the pandemic
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
Processing and Agreement
- Applications were reviewed by Ontario Sport Network’s review panel.
- The panel checked eligibility, completeness, and fit with grant requirements.
- Applications were evaluated against the grant assessment criteria.
- Applicants were notified of the outcome after review.
- Successful applicants then received their funding.
Additional information
- Applications had to be completed electronically.
- Only one application per organization was allowed.
- Applicants could save and return to the online application.
- Financial records or proof of pandemic-related expenses were required.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Emergency Relief Community Sport and Recreation Grant Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Emergency Relief Community Sport and Recreation 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.
What is the Emergency Relief Community Sport and Recreation Grant?
This one-time relief fund supported Ontario community sport and recreation organizations affected by COVID-19. It funded programming and operational recovery for eligible clubs, teams, leagues, and associations; the maximum funding amount was not specified in the source.
Who is eligible for the Emergency Relief Community Sport and Recreation Grant program?
To be eligible for the Emergency Relief Community Sport and Recreation Grant program, you must:
Community sport or recreation organization
COVID-19-related financial need
Plan to sustain programming
What expenses are eligible under Emergency Relief Community Sport and Recreation Grant?
Stabilizing community sport and recreation programming
Supporting recovery from COVID-19-related losses
Continuing or reintroducing planned programming
Who can I contact for more information about the Emergency Relief Community Sport and Recreation Grant?
You can contact The Provincial Sport Organizations Council (OSN).
Where is the Emergency Relief Community Sport and Recreation Grant available?
The Emergency Relief Community Sport and Recreation Grant program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Emergency Relief Community Sport and Recreation Grant a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Emergency Relief Community Sport and Recreation Grant is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Emergency Relief Community Sport and Recreation Grant?
Emergency Relief Community Sport and Recreation Grant is funded by The Provincial Sport Organizations Council (OSN)