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MLSE Foundation - Community Action Grants
Funding for Ontario youth sport initiatives
Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
$ 50,000
Timeline
- Closing date : December 1, 2025
Location
Canada
Overview
MLSE Foundation provides up to $50,000 to Ontario-based organizations using sport and recreation to create positive outcomes for youth. The program supports community action projects serving youth ages 6 to 29, with priority given to Black, Indigenous, and women- and girl-identifying youth.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : December 1, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Sports
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Local
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Sport and recreation programs for youth.
- Programs that create positive outcomes for youth facing systemic barriers.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Registered charities
- Registered Ontario amateur athletic associations
- Registered Ontario housing corporations
- Registered Ontario municipalities
- First Nation, Métis, or Inuit communities and bands
- Organizations working in Ontario with a Qualified Donee trustee partner
Who is not eligible
- Organizations without Qualified Donee status that do not apply with a trustee organization
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
- Organizations outside the Greater Toronto Area are prioritized
Processing and Agreement
- Register and create an organization profile in the online portal.
- Complete the Expression of Interest after acceptance into the portal.
- Applications are reviewed by a Selection Circle, which short-lists applicants.
- Shortlisted organizations are invited to complete a Full Application.
- Full Applications are evaluated by the Selection Circle, and final decisions are communicated by March 17, 2026.
Additional information
- Applications are currently closed.
- Organizations not shortlisted may be offered feedback to improve future applications.
- A live applicant webinar was scheduled for November 18, 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions about the MLSE Foundation - Community Action Grants Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the MLSE Foundation - Community Action Grants. 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 MLSE Foundation - Community Action Grants?
MLSE Foundation provides up to $50,000 to Ontario-based organizations using sport and recreation to create positive outcomes for youth. The program supports community action projects serving youth ages 6 to 29, with priority given to Black, Indigenous, and women- and girl-identifying youth.
How much funding can be received?
MLSE Foundation - Community Action Grants Funds up to $50,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the MLSE Foundation - Community Action Grants program?
To be eligible for the MLSE Foundation - Community Action Grants program, you must:
Ontario-based organization
Qualified Donee or trustee partner
Serves youth ages 6 to 29
What expenses are eligible under MLSE Foundation - Community Action Grants?
Sport and recreation programs for youth.
Programs that create positive outcomes for youth facing systemic barriers.
Who can I contact for more information about the MLSE Foundation - Community Action Grants?
You can contact MLSE Team Up Foundation (MLSE).
Where is the MLSE Foundation - Community Action Grants available?
The MLSE Foundation - Community Action Grants program is available across Canada.
Is the MLSE Foundation - Community Action Grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?
MLSE Foundation - Community Action Grants is a Grant and Funding