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Hosting Program - International Major Multisport Games (IMMG)
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Canada
Supports hosting international major multisport events in Canada
Grant and Funding
Overview
The International Major Multisport Games (IMMG) component of the Hosting Program provides financial support to non-profit organizations for hosting or bidding on large international multisport events governed by international sport federations. Funding covers operating and capital expenses related to project delivery, but the program does not specify a maximum funding amount.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increasing community impact
- Develop employee skills
- Supporting volunteer engagement
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Open Date : January 1, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Persons with Disabilities
- Language Minorities
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- All industries
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Activities funded
- Bidding or hosting international major multisport games governed by an international sport franchise holder.
- Planning and executing large-scale multisport events such as Olympic, Paralympic, Commonwealth, or Pan and Parapan American Games.
- Legacy initiatives linked to the delivery of major multisport games, as outlined in the Host Society’s or Organizing Committee’s legacy plan.
Eligibility
- The applicant must be incorporated as a non-profit corporation under federal or provincial law.
- Eligible applicants include multisport service organizations (MSOs) and organizations established specifically for a bidding or hosting project.
- The application must be submitted prior to initiating a bid to host an International Major Multisport Games (IMMG).
Who is eligible?
- Non-profit organizations incorporated under federal or provincial law
- Eligible multisport service organizations (MSOs)
- Organizations established specifically for bidding or hosting an International Major Multisport Games (IMMG) project
Who is not eligible
- No specific information is mentioned regarding the types of companies or industries that are not eligible for this grant.
Eligible expenses
- Operating expenses such as office rental, salaries, ceremonies, volunteer uniforms, pageantry, insurance, translation services, equipment purchases, officials’ honoraria, doping control, and medical services.
- Costs related to programming or training camps for athletes, coaches, and officials.
- Training expenses for volunteers in financial management, official languages, hosting, and organizational skills.
- Activities for engaging official language minority communities in the planning and delivery of the event.
- Capital expenses including construction or upgrades to venue structures, increasing spectator capacity, and enhancements to lighting or air quality control to meet event requirements.
Eligible geographic areas
- Organizations incorporated as non-profit corporations under federal or provincial law in Canada.
Selection criteria
- Comparison of activities and budgets against similar projects.
- Assessment of the demonstrated need for financial support.
How to apply
1
Verify organizational eligibility
- Confirm your organization is a non-profit corporation incorporated under federal or provincial law
- Ensure eligibility as a multisport service organization (MSO) or an entity created for a specific bidding or hosting project
2
Prepare your application
- Prepare to apply before initiating any bid to host an International Major Multisport Game (IMMG)
- Gather information about your intended project and timeline
3
Contact Sport Canada
- Contact Sport Canada for guidance on the application process
- Reach out before submitting or starting your bid
- Email: sportcanada-sportcanada.PCH@pch.gc.ca, Phone: 1-866-811-0055
4
Compile required documents
- Prepare documentation on project-related expenses and legacy plan
- Include both operating and capital expense estimations
- Detail expenses like office rental, salaries, equipment, and construction or upgrades required
5
Submit your application
- Submit your funding application to Sport Canada before initiating a bid
- Ensure all required documentation and justifications are included
Additional information
- Applications must be submitted prior to initiating a bid to host an International Major Multisport Game (IMMG).
- The federal government does not provide deficit guarantees or deficit funding for these events.
- Sport Canada compares activities and budgets to similar projects when determining the level of financial support.
- Examples of eligible events include the Olympic and Paralympic Games, Commonwealth Games, and Pan and Parapan American Games.
Contacts
sportcanada-sportcanada.PCH@pch.gc.ca
1-866-811-0055
