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Ontario Sport Network Emergency Relief Fund
Emergency funding for Ontario sport organizations
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000 - $ 15,000
Timeline
- Closing date : April 29, 2022
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
One-time emergency funding for Ontario sport and recreation organizations affected by COVID-19. It supports programming and operational recovery for eligible clubs, teams, leagues, and associations.
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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 : 15,000 $
- Minimum amount : 5,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : April 29, 2022
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
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
- Other Recreation and Social Clubs
- Emergency and Relief
Target groups
- Children & youth
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Maintaining or restoring sport and recreation programming after pandemic-related losses
- Using relief funding to support organizational sustainability
Documents Needed
- Completed online application form
- Financial records
- Documentation showing pandemic-related expenses or losses
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Sport and recreation clubs and organizations not affiliated with a Ministry-recognized PSO/MSO
- Affiliated sport and recreation leagues and teams with substantial pandemic-related losses
- Member clubs of recognized PSO/MSOs not funded through the Ontario Amateur Sport Fund
Who is not eligible
- Professional sport leagues and teams
- PSO/MSOs that receive Ontario Amateur Sport Funding and their member clubs
Eligible expenses
- Programming and operational costs related to pandemic recovery
- Costs supported by financial records showing pandemic-related expenses
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Professional sport leagues and teams
- New builds or new infrastructure
- Large upcoming event hosting
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
Processing and Agreement
- Applications were reviewed by the Ontario Sport Network Review Panel.
- Applications were checked for eligibility, completeness, and fit with the grant requirements.
- Applications were evaluated against the grant assessment criteria.
- Successful applicants were notified after review.
Additional information
- Applications were reviewed by a specialist panel.
- Applicants needed to show financial records or documentation of pandemic-related expenses.
- Only one application per organization was accepted.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Ontario Sport Network Emergency Relief Fund Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Ontario Sport Network Emergency Relief Fund. 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 Ontario Sport Network Emergency Relief Fund?
One-time emergency funding for Ontario sport and recreation organizations affected by COVID-19. It supports programming and operational recovery for eligible clubs, teams, leagues, and associations.
How much funding can be received?
Ontario Sport Network Emergency Relief Fund Funds up to $15,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Ontario Sport Network Emergency Relief Fund program?
To be eligible for the Ontario Sport Network Emergency Relief Fund program, you must:
Ontario sport or recreation organization
COVID-19-related financial need
Plan to sustain programming
What expenses are eligible under Ontario Sport Network Emergency Relief Fund?
Maintaining or restoring sport and recreation programming after pandemic-related losses
Using relief funding to support organizational sustainability
Who can I contact for more information about the Ontario Sport Network Emergency Relief Fund?
You can contact Township of Drummond/North Elmsley (DNE) by email at grants@ontariosportnetwork.ca.
Where is the Ontario Sport Network Emergency Relief Fund available?
The Ontario Sport Network Emergency Relief Fund program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Ontario Sport Network Emergency Relief Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Ontario Sport Network Emergency Relief Fund is a Grant and Funding