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Niagara Falls Sport Tourism Grant
Financial support for major sports events in Niagara Falls
Last Update: June 17, 2026
Funding available
$ 500 - $ 5,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
The Niagara Falls Sport Tourism Grant provides financial assistance for hospitality related to major sporting events in the City of Niagara Falls. Private and nonprofit organizations can support tournaments, championships, training camps, and other sports events held in city facilities or community venues.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Minimum amount : 500 $
- Up to 20% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Ontario
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
- General public
Revenue structures
- Fee-for-service model
Scope
- Local
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Organization of tournaments and sporting events.
- Organization of multi-sport games.
- Organization of training camps and selection camps.
- Organization of single-sport championships and preparation events.
Documents Needed
- Application form
- Information on the expected number of competitors
- Actual budget report after the event
- Documentation confirming out-of-town overnight participants
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Private organizations
- Nonprofit organizations
Eligible expenses
- Hospitality support for visiting sports teams, officials, and spectators.
- Facility rental fee rebate for private organizations.
Eligible geographic areas
- City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
How to apply
- Step 1: Review program requirements
- Confirm that the event meets the program conditions and timing requirements.
- Check that the event will take place in Niagara Falls and in eligible facilities.
- Step 2: Complete the application
- Fill out the Sport Tourism Grant application form.
- Provide the expected number of competitors attending the event.
- Step 3: Submit the application
- Submit the completed application at least 60 days before the event.
- Step 4: Await review and notification
- Staff will review the application after receipt.
- The applicant will be contacted by email if the application is successful.
- Step 5: Submit post-event reporting
- Send the event report and supporting documentation after the event.
- Include proof of out-of-town overnight participants in Niagara Falls hotel rooms.
Processing and Agreement
- Staff reviews the application after it is received.
- The applicant is notified by email if the application is successful.
- After the event, the organization must submit an event report and supporting documentation.
- Funding is issued after the required post-event reporting is completed.
Additional information
- Organizations are limited to two applications per calendar year.
- The sporting event must be at least two days in length.
- The majority of participants or spectators must stay overnight in Niagara Falls hotel rooms.
- Applications must be submitted at least 60 days before the event.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Niagara Falls Sport Tourism Grant Program
What is the Niagara Falls Sport Tourism Grant?
The Niagara Falls Sport Tourism Grant provides financial assistance for hospitality related to major sporting events in the City of Niagara Falls. Private and nonprofit organizations can support tournaments, championships, training camps, and other sports events held in city facilities or community venues.
How much funding can be received?
Niagara Falls Sport Tourism Grant Funds up to 20% of admissible expenses, capped at $5,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Niagara Falls Sport Tourism Grant program?
To be eligible for the Niagara Falls Sport Tourism Grant program, you must:
Private or nonprofit organization
Major sporting event in Niagara Falls
Overnight stays in Niagara Falls
What expenses are eligible under Niagara Falls Sport Tourism Grant?
Organization of tournaments and sporting events.
Organization of multi-sport games.
Organization of training camps and selection camps.
Organization of single-sport championships and preparation events.
Who can I contact for more information about the Niagara Falls Sport Tourism Grant?
You can contact City of Niagara Falls by email at service@niagarafalls.ca or by phone at 905-356-7521.
Where is the Niagara Falls Sport Tourism Grant available?
The Niagara Falls Sport Tourism Grant program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Niagara Falls Sport Tourism Grant a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Niagara Falls Sport Tourism Grant is a Grant and Funding