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My First Games
Supports youth sports initiation through local and regional events
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Funding available
$ 1,000
Deadline
September 30, 2025
Opened March 11, 2025
Location
Quebec, Canada
Who can apply
Regional sports and recreation units (Unités régionales de loisir et de sport - URLS)
See full eligibility
Overview
The "My First Games" grant offers a minimum of $1,000 per region to support initiatives that introduce children aged 6 to 12 to sports in a safe and instructive environment. Eligible activities include organizing local or regional introductory sports events, such as festivals and initiation days, for youth who are not already participants in competitive sports networks.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Train or support volunteers
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Youth (<40)
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Sports
- Primary and Secondary Education
- Children and Youth Organizations
Target groups
- Children & youth
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
- Regional
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Organization of sports initiation activities for children aged 6 to 12 who are not currently involved in competitive sports networks.
- Hosting friendly sports festivals and discovery events designed to introduce new participants to various sports in a safe environment.
- Conducting training sessions and workshops that focus on the acquisition of basic sports skills and understanding of sport regulations.
- Coordinating local or regional sports days, including introductory events in playgrounds and community settings.
- Implementing outreach initiatives linking young participants with local sports clubs and promoting existing sports programs.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Regional sports and recreation units (Unités régionales de loisir et de sport - URLS)
- Provincial sports federations recognized by SPORTSQUÉBEC
Who is not eligible
- Private companies and businesses not recognized as regional leisure and sport units (URLS) or sport federations.
- Organizations whose main activity is not related to the development or promotion of sports for youth aged 6 to 12 years.
- Companies or organizations that do not represent a recognized sport federation member of SPORTSQUÉBEC and approved by the Quebec government.
- Organizations intending to target participants already enrolled in existing competitive sports networks.
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Selection criteria
- Respect for the program objectives defined by SPORTSQUÉBEC and the partners.
- Evaluation of the project according to the criteria established by SPORTSQUÉBEC.
How to apply
- Step 1: Obtain the Application Form
- Contact SPORTSQUÉBEC at jeuxduquebec@sportsquebec.com to request the financial assistance application form for "Mes Premiers Jeux."
- Step 2: Complete the Application Form
- Fill out the application form with detailed information about your local, regional, or provincial project.
- Ensure the project aligns with the objectives and requirements set by SPORTSQUÉBEC and, if relevant, the provincial federation and regional partner.
- Step 3: Submit the Application to SPORTSQUÉBEC
- Send the completed application form to SPORTSQUÉBEC by the specified deadline for the relevant season (Winter: by October 15; Summer: by March 30).
- Step 4: Submit Preliminary Table to MEQ
- Send a preliminary report to the Ministère de l’Éducation du Québec (MEQ) according to the indicated deadlines (Winter: by October 25; Summer: by April 10).
- Step 5: Project Implementation
- Carry out the approved project within the appropriate season.
- Step 6: Submit Event Report
- Prepare and submit a report on the event to SPORTSQUÉBEC by the relevant deadline (Winter: by March 25; Summer: by October 15).
- Step 7: Approval and Disbursement
- Await approval of your event report and preliminary table by the MEQ (Winter: by March 31; Summer: by November 1).
- Receive funding from SPORTSQUÉBEC following the approval process, including both the base amount and any additional funding calculated according to the number of participants.
Additional information
- The definition, use, and display guidelines for all required logos must be followed and approved by SPORTSQUÉBEC for any public-facing materials related to the project.
- The program is supported under a bilateral agreement between the Government of Quebec and the Government of Canada.
- Projects must align with both the objectives of the local association or club and receive federation approval.
- SPORTSQUÉBEC is responsible for managing the program and evaluating submitted projects.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the My First Games Program
What is the My First Games?
The "My First Games" grant offers a minimum of $1,000 per region to support initiatives that introduce children aged 6 to 12 to sports in a safe and instructive environment. Eligible activities include organizing local or regional introductory sports events, such as festivals and initiation days, for youth who are not already participants in competitive sports networks.
How much funding can be received?
My First Games Funds up to $1,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was September 30, 2025.
Who is eligible for the My First Games program?
To be eligible for the My First Games program, you must:
Applications must be submitted by regional leisure and sport units (URLS) or recognized sports federations.
Only projects involving sports whose federations are members of SPORTSQUÉBEC and recognized by the Quebec government are eligible.
What expenses are eligible under My First Games?
Organization of sports initiation activities for children aged 6 to 12 who are not currently involved in competitive sports networks.
Hosting friendly sports festivals and discovery events designed to introduce new participants to various sports in a safe environment.
Conducting training sessions and workshops that focus on the acquisition of basic sports skills and understanding of sport regulations.
Coordinating local or regional sports days, including introductory events in playgrounds and community settings.
Implementing outreach initiatives linking young participants with local sports clubs and promoting existing sports programs.
Who can I contact for more information about the My First Games?
You can contact Sport Quebec by email at jeuxduquebec@sportsquebec.com.
Where is the My First Games available?
The My First Games program is available the province of Quebec.