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Hosting Program - International Multisport Games for Aboriginal Peoples and Persons with a Disability (IMGAPPD)
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Canada
Funding support for hosting multisport games for underrepresented groups
Grant and Funding
Overview
The Hosting Program – International Multisport Games for Aboriginal Peoples and Persons with a Disability (IMGAPPD) provides financial support to incorporated organizations for staging selected international multisport events, specifically serving Indigenous populations and persons with disabilities; eligible activities include event hosting and travel costs for Canadian participants. The maximum funding amount is not specified.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increasing community impact
- Develop strategic partnerships
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Closing date : December 31, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
- 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
- Indigenous Peoples
- Persons with Disabilities
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- All industries
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Activities funded
- Organizing and hosting the North American Indigenous Games.
- Staging the Arctic Winter Games.
- Staging the Special Olympics World Games.
- Staging the Deaflympics.
Eligibility
- The applicant must be a duly incorporated organization designated as a Host Society or Organizing Committee for eligible international multisport games.
- Eligible events include the North American Indigenous Games, the Arctic Winter Games, the Special Olympics World Games, and the Deaflympics, as specified by the federal policy.
Who is eligible?
- Duly incorporated Host Societies or Organizing Committees established for staging eligible International Multisport Games
Who is not eligible
- Companies or organizations that are not expressly established for the organization of eligible Games (host companies or designated organizing committees).
- Organizations wishing to host or organize events other than the North American Indigenous Games, Arctic Winter Games, Special Olympics World Games, or Deaf Olympics.
Eligible expenses
- Travel costs for Canadian participants attending the North American Indigenous Games, whether hosted in Canada or abroad.
- Travel costs for Canadian participants attending the Arctic Winter Games when these are hosted outside of Canada.
Eligible geographic areas
- Organizations operating within Canada, in collaboration with municipal and provincial/territorial governments for hosting events.
How to apply
1
Verify eligibility requirements
- Ensure your organization is duly incorporated and eligible to apply under the IMGAPPD component
- Verify that your event is among the four recognized Games: North American Indigenous Games, Arctic Winter Games, Special Olympics World Games, or Deaflympics
- Confirm your event fits within the federal-provincial/territorial hosting and bid process requirements
2
Contact Sport Canada
- Contact Sport Canada for detailed application instructions and guidance
- Obtain official documents, guidelines, and support materials from Sport Canada
- Gather all relevant information and prepare for the application process
3
Complete the application documents
- Prepare the grant application in accordance with instructions from Sport Canada
- Complete all required documentation and gather necessary supporting materials
- Ensure the application aligns with the federal-provincial/territorial frameworks and deadlines
4
Submit the funding application
- Submit your application to Sport Canada by December 31 for funding requests starting the following April 1
- If December 31 is a weekend, submit by the last business day of the year
- Ensure all materials are included for review
Additional information
- The application deadline is December 31 for payments sought after April 1 of the following year.
- If December 31 falls on a weekend, applications must be submitted by the last business day of the calendar year.
- Relevant policy and acknowledgement guides are available to help applicants understand funding conditions and public recognition requirements.
- Service standards for Canadian Heritage funding programs are accessible for reference.
Contacts
sportcanada@pch.gc.ca
1-866-811-0055
