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Equipment Grant Program
Supports equipment for Indigenous active living programs
Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
$ 3,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Canada
Overview
This program provides up to $3,000 to improve access to equipment that supports healthy active lifestyles in Indigenous communities. It funds equipment used for sport, recreation, and physical activity programs that reduce participation barriers.
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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
- Maximum amount : 3,000 $
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
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
- 100% donations / grants
- Mixed revenue (50%+ earned)
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Purchasing equipment to support sport programs in Indigenous communities.
- Purchasing equipment for recreation activities that increase participation.
- Purchasing equipment for physical activity programs that promote healthy active lifestyles.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- First Nations
- Métis Chartered Communities
- Friendship Centres
- Community non-profit organizations delivering Indigenous sport, recreation, or physical activity programs
Eligible expenses
- Equipment for sport, recreation, and physical activity programs.
- Equipment that reduces barriers to participation in Indigenous communities.
Additional information
- The current intake maximum remains $3,000.
- The deadline has not yet been announced.
- The program responds to barriers to participation linked to limited access to equipment and facilities.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Equipment Grant Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Equipment Grant Program. 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 Equipment Grant Program?
This program provides up to $3,000 to improve access to equipment that supports healthy active lifestyles in Indigenous communities. It funds equipment used for sport, recreation, and physical activity programs that reduce participation barriers.
How much funding can be received?
Equipment Grant Program Funds up to $3,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Equipment Grant Program program?
To be eligible for the Equipment Grant Program program, you must:
Eligible Indigenous community organizations
Community non-profit delivering Indigenous activity programs
Equipment must support active lifestyles
What expenses are eligible under Equipment Grant Program?
Purchasing equipment to support sport programs in Indigenous communities.
Purchasing equipment for recreation activities that increase participation.
Purchasing equipment for physical activity programs that promote healthy active lifestyles.
Who can I contact for more information about the Equipment Grant Program?
You can contact Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Recreation Council (ISPARC).
Where is the Equipment Grant Program available?
The Equipment Grant Program program is available across Canada.
Is the Equipment Grant Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Equipment Grant Program is a Grant and Funding