Closed
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 500
Timeline
- Open Date : October 8, 2025
- Closing date : November 9, 2025
Location
Milton, Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program supports neighbourhood volunteer teams that build and maintain outdoor ice rinks in community parks. Town support includes training, site setup, signage, and up to $500 per rink for maintenance costs.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
- Strengthen organizational capacity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500 $
Timeline
- Open Date : October 8, 2025
- Closing date : November 9, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Milton
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Building and operating a neighbourhood outdoor ice rink.
- Maintaining and supervising the rink through the winter season.
Documents Needed
- Completed neighbourhood rink application.
- Daily neighbourhood ice rink record during the season.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Neighbourhood volunteer groups.
- Residents in the surrounding area of the rink site.
Eligible expenses
- Rink maintenance costs supported by up to $500 per rink.
- Water and maintenance supplies used to operate the rink.
- Shovels and rink maintenance equipment.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Use of the rink by pets, food, or drinks on the ice surface.
- Skating without skates on the ice surface.
Eligible geographic areas
- Town of Milton, Ontario.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after the closing date.
- Volunteer teams are contacted if selected.
- Site locations are confirmed before the season starts.
- Volunteer training is provided before rink operations begin.
Additional information
- Applications for the 2025-26 season are closed.
- Volunteer teams must include at least one primary contact person.
- Rinks are weather dependent and may close during warm periods.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Neighbourhood Outdoor Ice Rinks Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Neighbourhood Outdoor Ice Rinks. 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 Neighbourhood Outdoor Ice Rinks?
This program supports neighbourhood volunteer teams that build and maintain outdoor ice rinks in community parks. Town support includes training, site setup, signage, and up to $500 per rink for maintenance costs.
How much funding can be received?
Neighbourhood Outdoor Ice Rinks Funds up to $500 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was November 9, 2025.
Who is eligible for the Neighbourhood Outdoor Ice Rinks program?
To be eligible for the Neighbourhood Outdoor Ice Rinks program, you must:
Minimum six adults from different households.
Must live in the surrounding area.
Primary contact required.
What expenses are eligible under Neighbourhood Outdoor Ice Rinks?
Building and operating a neighbourhood outdoor ice rink.
Maintaining and supervising the rink through the winter season.
Who can I contact for more information about the Neighbourhood Outdoor Ice Rinks?
You can contact Town of Milton or by phone at 905-864-4132.
Where is the Neighbourhood Outdoor Ice Rinks available?
The Neighbourhood Outdoor Ice Rinks program is available the province of Ontario.