Major Sport Event Grant Program

Q: How much funding can be received?

Major Sport Event Grant Program Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $250000 per project.

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Q: Is the Major Sport Event Grant Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Major Sport Event Grant Program is a Grant and Funding

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the Major Sport Event Grant Program?

Major Sport Event Grant Program is funded by Government of Alberta

Q: Who is eligible for the Major Sport Event Grant Program program?

To be eligible for the Major Sport Event Grant Program program, you must: • The applicant must be a non-profit organization or a First Nation or Métis organization, registered and in good standing for more than 2 years under one of the listed laws (provincial or federal). • For-profit organizations are not eligible.

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Major Sport Event Grant Program?

You can contact Government of Alberta.

Q: Where is the Major Sport Event Grant Program available?

The Major Sport Event Grant Program program is available the province of AB.

Q: Are Indigenous Peoples eligible for the Major Sport Event Grant Program program?

Yes, Indigenous Peoples are eligible to apply for the Major Sport Event Grant Program program.

Last Update: July 28, 2025

AB, Canada

Supports nonprofits hosting national and international sporting events in Alberta

At a glance

Eligible Funding

Max. $250,000
Up to 50% of project cost

Timeline

Open Date : September 3, 2025

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

Arts, entertainment and recreation

Funds Providers

Unspecified

Program status

Open

Overview

The Major Sport Event Grant Program offers up to $250,000 in funding to support eligible nonprofit organizations in hosting national and international calibre sport events in Alberta. The program aims to enhance Alberta's reputation as a premier destination for world-class, single sport competitions such as championships and world cups.

Financing terms and conditions

Maximum funding of up to $250,000 per event.
Total government contribution from Alberta sources cannot exceed 50% of the event's total cost.
Applicants must provide at least 50% of the event’s cost from non-Alberta government sources.

Activities funded

Hosting world class national sport events in Alberta.
Organizing international calibre sport competitions in Alberta.
Delivering single sport events such as world championships, world cups, and national championships.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 248,000

Hosting the Canadian University Volleyball National Championships

$ 185,000

Hosting the Canadian Wheelchair Basketball National Championships

$ 243,000

Delivering the U23 Pan American Rowing Championships

$ 245,000

Hosting the National Track Cycling Championships for elite athletes

$ 230,000

Organizing the World Floorball Championships Women’s Qualifier

$ 239,000

Delivering an International Judo World Cup event for seniors

Eligibility

The applicant must be a First Nation, Metis Settlement, or a non-profit organization registered and in good standing for more than 2 years under specific provincial or federal legislation.
The project must involve hosting a world class national or international sport event in Alberta that complies with National or International Federations' rules and standards.
The applicant may submit applications for multiple events, with each event submitted separately.
The applicant must not have overdue or incomplete accounting or reporting related to any previous Alberta government grant.

Who is eligible?

First Nations organizations
Metis Settlements
Non-profit organizations registered and in good standing under applicable provincial or federal legislation

Who is not eligible

Agricultural societies
Municipalities
For-profit organizations
Individuals
Universities, colleges, and institutes defined under Alberta’s Post-secondary Learning Act
Non-profit organizations primarily supporting private sector, profit-oriented interests
Organizations not registered under specified federal or provincial legislative acts
Organizations with overdue or incomplete reporting for previous Alberta government grants
Foundations regulated under the province’s Regional Health Authorities Act

Eligible geographic areas

Alberta

How to apply

Confirm eligibility requirements

Review eligibility criteria for applicants and events
Ensure organization has been registered and in good standing for more than 2 years
Confirm compliance with the required acts and regulations

Prepare application documents

Prepare documentation required for each event
Complete a separate application for each event to be submitted
Ensure matching funds of at least 50% from non-Alberta government sources

Submit the application

Submit the application prior to the established intake deadline
Applications for different events must be submitted separately
Note that intake 2 opens in fall 2025

Wait for grant decision

Wait for the final grant decision, which may take up to 4 months
Await possible requests for additional information

Sign grant agreement

If approved, sign and return the formal grant agreement
Review event completion and financial reporting obligations

Additional information

Applications for multiple events are permitted, but each event requires a separate submission.
The maximum funding from all Government of Alberta sources is capped at 50% of the total event cost.
Final grant decisions may take up to four months after application submission.
A formal grant agreement will be provided upon approval of the application.

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Major Sport Event Grant Program Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Major Sport Event 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 Major Sport Event Grant Program?

How much funding can be received?

What is the deadline to apply?

Is the Major Sport Event Grant Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Who are the financial supporters of the Major Sport Event Grant Program?

Who is eligible for the Major Sport Event Grant Program program?

Who can I contact for more information about the Major Sport Event Grant Program?

Where is the Major Sport Event Grant Program available?

Are Indigenous Peoples eligible for the Major Sport Event Grant Program program?

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