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Emergency Relief Community Sport and Recreation Grant
One-time relief support for community sport and recreation organizations
Last Update: February 24, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Closing date : May 13, 2022
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
Provides one-time financial relief (maximum funding amount not available) for community sport and recreation organizations impacted by COVID-19. Support is intended to help organizations sustain their sport and recreation programming and continue operations.
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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
- Non-profit
- For-profit business
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
- Activities to sustain community sport and recreation programming impacted by COVID-19.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- 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 that can demonstrate substantial gate receipt and sponsorship losses due to COVID-19.
- Member clubs of Ministry-recognized PSO/MSOs that are not funded through the Ontario Amateur Sport Fund.
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
Processing and Agreement
- Applicants were to be notified of outcomes by June 14, 2022 (best efforts).
- Successful applicants were to receive funding by June 24, 2022.
Additional information
- One-time, application-based relief fund delivered by the Ontario Sport Network on behalf of the province.
- Applicants were expected to be notified by June 14, 2022, with funding issued by June 24, 2022 (best efforts).
- Program deadline: May 13, 2022 (deadline has passed).
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?
Provides one-time financial relief (maximum funding amount not available) for community sport and recreation organizations impacted by COVID-19. Support is intended to help organizations sustain their sport and recreation programming and continue operations.
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/recreation organization impacted by COVID-19 losses
Demonstrates financial need and plan to sustain programming
If PSO/MSO-affiliated, shows substantial gate/sponsorship losses
What expenses are eligible under Emergency Relief Community Sport and Recreation Grant?
Activities to sustain community sport and recreation programming impacted by COVID-19.
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)