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Ontario Endowment for Children and Youth in Recreation Fund
Recreation funding for children and youth in Waterloo Region
Funding available
$ 10,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
Youth in Recreation Grants offer approximately $90,000 in total funding in 2025 to organizations in Waterloo Region that encourage broad in-person participation in healthy and safe recreation for children and youth. Eligible activities include sport, fitness, and youth leadership.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Train or support volunteers
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Funds Providers
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
- Other Recreation and Social Clubs
Target groups
- Children & youth
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Regional
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Community recreation activities for children and youth that are inclusive, accessible, and encourage participation from a diverse community.
- Sport, recreation, fitness, youth leadership, camping/outdoor education, play groups, arts and cultural activities.
Documents Needed
- Activity budget
- WRCF Charitable Partnership Agreement form, if applicable
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Registered charitable organizations
- Qualified donees recognized by Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
- Nonprofit organizations working with a charitable partner that is a registered charitable organization or qualified donee
Who is not eligible
- Municipalities
- Hospitals
- Organizations that operate as a school, including private and public elementary, secondary, and post-secondary schools
Eligible expenses
- People costs, including wages, support to staff and volunteers, and consulting fees
- Activity costs necessary for the execution of the activity, including costs associated with using space and purchasing materials and small equipment
- Technology costs
- General operating expenses, up to 30% of the funding awarded
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- On-going operating expenses, such as rent, utilities, and other organizational expenses
- Direct religious activities of religious groups or organizations
- Capital costs
- Research activities
- Fundraising activities
- Recreational activities that are wholly delivered online
Eligible geographic areas
- Waterloo Region
- Cambridge
- Kitchener
- North Dumfries
- Waterloo
- Wellesley
- Wilmot
- Woolwich
Selection criteria
- Proposed activities must align with the purpose of the grant and WRCF’s mission, vision, and values.
- The application should demonstrate that the organization actively attracts and serves community members with diverse lived experiences, including ethnicity, language, gender, sexual diversity and orientation, socio-economic status, age, and physical abilities.
- The organization has the capacity to deliver the activity described in the application.
- The application clearly states the impact of the activity, including the short-term or longer-term impact for participants, their families, or the community overall.
- There is evidence that feedback from those you are serving is included in the design, evaluation, and delivery of the activity.
How to apply
- If you prefer to submit a verbal application, and/or need translation services, contact WRCF no later than August 29, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. (EST) to set up a time to do this.
Processing and Agreement
- Committee members will review your website, social presence, and other public communication activities to learn more about your organization and your approach to equity serving work.
- If you receive a Youth in Recreation Grant, you will be required to complete a short grant evaluation report that tells us how you used the funds, and the impact you had.
- The final report is due by January 31, 2027.
Additional information
- WRCF does not help set up partnerships with charitable organizations.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Ontario Endowment for Children and Youth in Recreation Fund Program
What is the Ontario Endowment for Children and Youth in Recreation Fund?
Youth in Recreation Grants offer approximately $90,000 in total funding in 2025 to organizations in Waterloo Region that encourage broad in-person participation in healthy and safe recreation for children and youth. Eligible activities include sport, fitness, and youth leadership.
How much funding can be received?
Ontario Endowment for Children and Youth in Recreation Fund Funds up to $10,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Ontario Endowment for Children and Youth in Recreation Fund program?
To be eligible for the Ontario Endowment for Children and Youth in Recreation Fund program, you must:
Applying organizations must be located in Waterloo Region.
They must serve children and youth residing in Waterloo Region, maximum 18 years old.
Registered charitable organizations, qualified donees recognized by Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), or nonprofit organizations working with a charitable partner.
What expenses are eligible under Ontario Endowment for Children and Youth in Recreation Fund?
Community recreation activities for children and youth that are inclusive, accessible, and encourage participation from a diverse community.
Sport, recreation, fitness, youth leadership, camping/outdoor education, play groups, arts and cultural activities.
Who can I contact for more information about the Ontario Endowment for Children and Youth in Recreation Fund?
You can contact Waterloo Region Community Foundation (WRCF) by email at grants@wrcf.ca or by phone at 519-725-1806 ext 103.
Where is the Ontario Endowment for Children and Youth in Recreation Fund available?
The Ontario Endowment for Children and Youth in Recreation Fund program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Ontario Endowment for Children and Youth in Recreation Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Ontario Endowment for Children and Youth in Recreation Fund is a Grant and Funding