Open
Last Update: May 28, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Canada
Overview
Supports outdoor play initiatives that help children’s healthy development. Funding focuses on adult education, training, and policy development to increase children’s opportunities for outdoor play.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Primary and Secondary Education
- Other Education
- Research
- Children and Youth Organizations
Target groups
- Children & youth
- Nonprofits / charities
- Academia / students
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Adult education initiatives related to outdoor play.
- Training programs that increase opportunities for outdoor play.
- Policy development supporting outdoor play for children.
Official resources
How to apply
1
Review program focus
- Review the Outdoor Play Strategy and its current phase.
- Confirm that your project aligns with the program’s focus on outdoor play in early childhood education.
- Check the Grants Navigator for information on funded projects and granting history.
2
Track deadline updates
- Monitor the program page for the announcement of the general deadline.
- Note that the current deadline status is not yet announced.
- Gather any background material you may need once application details are released.
Additional information
- The strategy uses evaluation and knowledge mobilization to measure results.
- Grantees are brought together to support sharing and learning.
- The program has gone through phased development over time.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Outdoor Play Program
What is the Outdoor Play?
Supports outdoor play initiatives that help children’s healthy development. Funding focuses on adult education, training, and policy development to increase children’s opportunities for outdoor play.
What expenses are eligible under Outdoor Play?
Adult education initiatives related to outdoor play.
Training programs that increase opportunities for outdoor play.
Policy development supporting outdoor play for children.
Who can I contact for more information about the Outdoor Play?
You can contact The Lawson Foundation (BJLFF).
Where is the Outdoor Play available?
The Outdoor Play program is available across Canada.
Is the Outdoor Play a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Outdoor Play is a Partnering and Collaboration
Who are the financial supporters of the Outdoor Play?
Outdoor Play is funded by The Lawson Foundation (BJLFF)