Major Sport Event Grant Program
Last Update: July 28, 2025
AB, Canada
Supports nonprofits hosting national and international sporting events in Alberta
Major Sport Event Grant Program 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
Grant Providers
- Government of Alberta
Status
Open
Overview of the Major Sport Event Grant Program program
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.
Eligible projects & activities
- 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 criteria of the Major Sport Event Grant Program program
- 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 to the Major Sport Event Grant Program program
1
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
2
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
3
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
4
Wait for grant decision
- Wait for the final grant decision, which may take up to 4 months
- Await possible requests for additional information
5
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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