Hosting Program - 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.

• Comparison of activities and budgets against similar projects.
• Assessment of the demonstrated need for financial support.

• Step 1: Initial Contact with Sport Canada
  • Contact Sport Canada to express your organization's intent to apply for funding under the International Major Multisport Games (IMMG) Hosting Program.
  • Reach out via email at sportcanada-sportcanada.PCH@pch.gc.ca or by phone at 1-866-811-0055 (toll-free) to obtain guidance on the application process and requirements.
• Step 2: Prepare Application Materials
  • Gather all necessary information and documentation related to your bidding or hosting project.
  • Prepare detailed descriptions of project-related expenses, including operating and capital expenses, as required by the program.
  • Ensure alignment with requirements laid out in the Federal Policy for Hosting International Sport Events and relevant guides.
• Step 3: Application Submission
  • Submit your completed funding application to Sport Canada prior to initiating a bid to host an International Major Multisport Game.
  • Send your application materials to the Department of Canadian Heritage, Sport Canada, at 15 Eddy Street, 16th Floor (15-16-G), Gatineau, Quebec J8X 4B3, or via the provided email contact.
• Step 4: Communication and Follow-up
  • Remain available for follow-up inquiries or clarification from Sport Canada regarding your application.
  • Monitor for responses or next steps communicated by Sport Canada after submission.

• 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.