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Ontario Sport Hosting Program
Funding for major amateur sport events in Ontario
Latest source updateLast Update: May 15, 2026Latest change: The Ontario Sport Hosting Program has opened 2026 to 2027 Intake II, replacing the previously closed intake status.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: May 15, 2026
Latest change: The Ontario Sport Hosting Program has opened 2026 to 2027 Intake II, replacing the previously closed intake status.
Ontario Sport Hosting Program intake opened
The Ontario Sport Hosting Program page now shows 2026 to 2027 Intake II as open, with the intake status changed from closed to open. The page also updates the recipient count and refreshed date, while the funding overview and contact details remain unchanged.
Funding available
$ 1,000,000
Deadline
March 30, 2026
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
Project-based funding supports major amateur sport events in Ontario. The program can provide up to $1,000,000 for international events and up to $100,000 for national events, with lower caps for emerging sport events.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Develop strategic partnerships
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 35% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Sports
- Other Recreation and Social Clubs
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
- Municipal
- Regional
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Hosting major national amateur sport events in Ontario.
- Hosting major international amateur sport events in Ontario.
- Hosting emerging sport events under the program streams.
Documents Needed
- Application form
- Event budget
- Endorsement letter
- Sanctioning letter
- Economic impact report
- Deficit guarantee letter
- Incorporation documents, for not-for-profit organizations
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Provincial sport organizations
- National sport organizations funded by Sport Canada
- Ontario municipalities
- Not-for-profit organizations
- Indigenous organizations, First Nation, Métis, or Inuit communities
Who is not eligible
- For-profit organizations
- Professional sport events
- Charitable fundraising events
- Applicants asking the government to underwrite deficits or other liabilities
Eligible expenses
- Project costs directly related to hosting the sport event.
- Legacy plan expenses tied to the event.
- Event-related activities supported by the approved budget.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Formal support request costs to the Government of Ontario.
- Bid costs for national or international events.
- Appearance fees, gifts, gratuities, or recognition items outside the competition.
- HST, refundable expenses, alcohol or cannabis-related products, insurance, and audits.
- Costs that would create deficit, revenue, or rights fee liabilities for the government.
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
Selection criteria
- Financial information and value for money.
- Sport and recreation legacy and community benefit.
- Sport tourism benefits and economic impact.
- Athlete, coach, and official development.
- Alignment with government priorities, including accessibility.
How to apply
- Step 1: Register and access Transfer Payment Ontario
- Create or log in to a My Ontario account.
- Ensure your organization profile is current and linked correctly.
- Step 2: Start the application
- Select the Sport Hosting Program in Transfer Payment Ontario.
- Complete all required sections of the online form.
- Step 3: Prepare supporting documents
- Attach the required budget, letters, report, deficit guarantee, and incorporation documents if applicable.
- Make sure all required items are included before submission.
- Step 4: Submit online
- Upload the complete application through Transfer Payment Ontario.
- Wait for the email confirmation of receipt.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are checked for eligibility and completeness.
- The ministry reviews required documents and due diligence information.
- Eligible applications are scored using the Sport Hosting Evaluation Matrix.
- Applicants are notified of the outcome within 90 days of submission.
- Successful applicants must sign a Province of Ontario funding agreement.
Additional information
- Applications are submitted through Transfer Payment Ontario.
- The program uses a one-step application process.
- A 90-day service guarantee applies.
- Successful applicants must sign a funding agreement.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Ontario Sport Hosting Program Program
What is the Ontario Sport Hosting Program?
Project-based funding supports major amateur sport events in Ontario. The program can provide up to $1,000,000 for international events and up to $100,000 for national events, with lower caps for emerging sport events.
How much funding can be received?
Ontario Sport Hosting Program Funds up to 35% of admissible expenses, capped at $1,000,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Ontario Sport Hosting Program program?
To be eligible for the Ontario Sport Hosting Program program, you must:
Legal entity in operation for 1+ year
Ontario-based amateur sport event
Eligible under a program stream
What expenses are eligible under Ontario Sport Hosting Program?
Hosting major national amateur sport events in Ontario.
Hosting major international amateur sport events in Ontario.
Hosting emerging sport events under the program streams.
Who can I contact for more information about the Ontario Sport Hosting Program?
You can contact Ontario Ministry of Sport by email at Aimee.Maggiacomo@ontario.ca or by phone at 647-299-8584.
Where is the Ontario Sport Hosting Program available?
The Ontario Sport Hosting Program program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Ontario Sport Hosting Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Ontario Sport Hosting Program is a Grant and Funding