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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.
Official resources
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
Selection criteria
- Programs serving priority youth demographics receive the highest priority.
- Applications are evaluated by a diverse Selection Circle.
- Full applications are assessed after shortlisting from the Expression of Interest stage.
How to apply
- Step 1: Register online
- Confirm eligibility.
- Create an Organization Profile in the online portal.
- Step 2: Complete the Expression of Interest
- Fill out the short questions in the portal after acceptance.
- Submit the Expression of Interest by the posted deadline.
- Step 3: Complete the Full Application
- If shortlisted, complete the Full Application in the portal.
- Submit the full application during the application window.
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
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