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Meridian Centre Community Use Program
Community access to Meridian Centre game tickets
Record updated
- Funding available
- Varies by project
- Deadline
- Unspecified
- Location
- Ontario, Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program offers local non-profit and sports organizations access to Meridian Centre game tickets and suite use. It supports youth attendance and charitable fundraising at Niagara IceDogs and Niagara River Lions games.
At a glance
Funding available
Varies by project
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
- Strengthen organizational capacity
- Reach a new target audience
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
- Ensure financial sustainability
Eligible candidates
- Location
- St. Catharines
- Montérégie
- Ontario, Quebec
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
- Organisation size
- All organization sizes
- Audience
- All groups
- Legal structures
- Non-profit
Non-profit candidates
- Sector of operation
- Sports, Children and Youth Organizations
- Target groups
- Children & youth, Nonprofits / charities
- Scope
- Local
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 2
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Registered charities
- Incorporated non-profits
- Minor not-for-profit amateur sports associations
Who is not eligible
- For-profit organizations
- Individual teams with a narrow age group or small number of participants
- Sports groups that do not solely administer activities for children or youth under 18
Eligible expenses
- Food and beverage costs for the event
- Hosting and gratuity fees
- Damage-related costs for suite use
- Security or damage deposit for suite use
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Bringing outside food or beverages into the suite
- Installing audio or video recording equipment
- Using the suite for purposes not approved in the application
Eligible geographic areas
- St. Catharines, Ontario
Activities funded
- Attending Niagara IceDogs hockey games in the community suite
- Attending Niagara River Lions basketball games in lower bowl seats
- Using tickets for youth attendance
- Using tickets for charitable fundraising activities
How to apply
- Step 1: Review the program details
- Confirm your organization meets the stated eligibility requirements.
- Choose whether your request is for youth attendance or fundraising.
- Step 2: Complete the application form
- Provide organization information.
- Explain how the tickets will be used.
- Step 3: Submit the application
- Submit the online application through the City's web form.
- Step 4: Wait for the City’s decision
- Applications are reviewed and may be selected through a random draw if demand is high.
Documents Needed
- Proof of charitable, non-profit, or minor sport association status
- Application form with intended ticket use
- Supporting documentation required by the program
Selection criteria
- Youth tickets used for attendees 18 and under: 10 points
- Fundraising use of tickets: 10 points
- Organization located in St. Catharines: 5 points
- Did not receive tickets in the previous year: 5 points
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed and may be accepted or rejected at the City's discretion.
- If eligible demand exceeds supply, recipients are selected by random draw.
- The City's decision is final.
- Approved applicants must follow the suite licence agreement and city rules.
- The applicant must report back on suite use and charitable funds raised.
Additional information
- Applications are matched to a limited number of available games.
- The program includes two streams: fundraising and youth attendance.
- Applications may be accepted or rejected at the City's discretion.
- The City may hold a random draw if eligible demand exceeds supply.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Meridian Centre Community Use Program Program
What is the Meridian Centre Community Use Program?
This program offers local non-profit and sports organizations access to Meridian Centre game tickets and suite use. It supports youth attendance and charitable fundraising at Niagara IceDogs and Niagara River Lions games.
Who is eligible for the Meridian Centre Community Use Program program?
To be eligible for the Meridian Centre Community Use Program program, you must:
Registered charity or non-profit
Serves St. Catharines residents
Youth attendance or fundraising use
What expenses are eligible under Meridian Centre Community Use Program?
Food and beverage costs for the event
Hosting and gratuity fees
Damage-related costs for suite use
Security or damage deposit for suite use
Where is the Meridian Centre Community Use Program available?
The Meridian Centre Community Use Program program is available Montérégie, Ontario, Quebec.
Is the Meridian Centre Community Use Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Meridian Centre Community Use Program is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Meridian Centre Community Use Program?
Meridian Centre Community Use Program is funded by City of St. Catharines