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Equity through Diverse Impact (EDI) Grant

Q: How much funding can be received?

Equity through Diverse Impact (EDI) Grant Funds up to 25000% of admissible expenses.

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Q: Is the Equity through Diverse Impact (EDI) Grant a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Equity through Diverse Impact (EDI) Grant is a Grant and Funding

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the Equity through Diverse Impact (EDI) Grant?

Equity through Diverse Impact (EDI) Grant is funded by The Ottawa 67's Foundation

Q: Who is eligible for the Equity through Diverse Impact (EDI) Grant program?

To be eligible for the Equity through Diverse Impact (EDI) Grant program, you must: • CRA qualified donee • Girls and gender-diverse youth (6–24) • EDI sport-based programming

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Equity through Diverse Impact (EDI) Grant?

You can contact The Ottawa 67's Foundation.

Q: Where is the Equity through Diverse Impact (EDI) Grant available?

The Equity through Diverse Impact (EDI) Grant program is available the province of Ontario.

Last Update: February 4, 2026

ON, Canada

Support inclusive youth sport and recreation participation

Grant and Funding

The Ottawa 67's Foundation

At a glance

Overview

Eligible projects

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Eligibility

Selection criteria

How to apply

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Other info

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

No objectives are currently available

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 25,000 $

Timeline

Closing date : February 28, 2025

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries

Arts, entertainment and recreation

Location

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
Children and Youth Organizations
Diversity and Inclusion

Target groups

All the groups

Revenue structures

All structures

Scope

Regional

Overview

This funding provides up to $25,000 to help remove barriers and increase opportunities for girls and gender-diverse youth through sport and recreation. Eligible initiatives must embed equitable, diverse, and inclusive practices and use sport and physical activity to support positive youth development outcomes.

Activities funded

Sport and recreational programming that removes barriers to participation for youth.
Initiatives that strengthen equitable, diverse, and inclusive practices within programs.
Consistent, intentional sport/physical activity programming for girls and gender-diverse youth aged 6–24.
Programs using sport and physical activity to teach and develop life skills within a positive youth development framework.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 24,500

Inclusive multisport program removing barriers for girls and gender-diverse youth

$ 25,000

Adaptive sport and mentorship pathway for girls and gender-diverse youth

Documents Needed

Eligibility

The applicant must be a qualified donee as defined by the Canada Revenue Agency.
The organization must serve underrepresented communities and groups facing systemic barriers.
The program/initiative must include equitable, diverse, and inclusive practices.
The program/initiative must implement consistent, intentional programming for girls and gender-diverse youth aged 6–24.
The proposal must use sport and physical activity to teach and develop life skills, following a positive youth development framework with intended outcomes.

Who is eligible?

Organizations that are qualified donees (as defined by the Canada Revenue Agency)
Organizations delivering youth sport and recreational programming

Who is not eligible

Organizations that are not qualified donees under the Canada Revenue Agency definition

Eligible expenses

Ineligible Costs and Activities

Eligible geographic areas

Organizations based within 100 km of the Ottawa Capital Region

Selection criteria

Priority given to initiatives serving BIPOC youth.
Priority given to initiatives serving low-income communities.
Priority given to initiatives serving youth with disabilities.
Priority given to initiatives serving 2SLGBTQ+ youth.
Priority given to initiatives serving Indigenous (Métis, Inuit, or First Nations) youth and/or newcomer youth.

How to apply

Step 1: Prepare your application materials

Confirm the organization is a Canada Revenue Agency qualified donee.
Describe the program/initiative and how it embeds equitable, diverse, and inclusive practices.
Explain how the initiative delivers consistent programming for girls and gender-diverse youth aged 6–24.
Outline how sport and physical activity are used to teach life skills and support positive youth development outcomes.

Step 2: Submit the application during the intake period

Submit the application after the opening date (January 13).
Ensure the application is submitted by the stated deadline (February 28, 2025).

Processing and Agreement

Applications are reviewed, with a decision timeframe indicated as March.

Additional information

Applications open January 13.
Applications are typically reviewed in March.
For 2025, up to two organizations will be supported.

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Equity through Diverse Impact (EDI) Grant Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Equity through Diverse Impact (EDI) 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 Equity through Diverse Impact (EDI) Grant?

How much funding can be received?

What expenses are eligible under Equity through Diverse Impact (EDI) Grant?

Sport and recreational programming that removes barriers to participation for youth. Initiatives that strengthen equitable, diverse, and inclusive practices within programs. Consistent, intentional sport/physical activity programming for girls and gender-diverse youth aged 6–24. Programs using sport and physical activity to teach and develop life skills within a positive youth development framework.