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Reaching Each and Every One
Funding for inclusive community sport programs
Last Update: June 19, 2026
Funding available
$ 2,500 - $ 25,000
Timeline
- Closing date : September 3, 2025
Location
Canada
Overview
CPRA and Sport Canada support community sport initiatives for equity-deserving groups through this program, with funding of up to $25,000. It supports inclusive, organized sport projects delivered with little or no cost to participants in underserved communities.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Minimum amount : 2,500 $
Timeline
- Closing date : September 3, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
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
- All industries
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Inclusive community sport programs for equity-deserving groups.
- Organized recreational sport activities delivered in underserved communities.
- Sport initiatives designed to improve participation and retention.
Documents Needed
- Completed application form.
- Project budget.
- Completed application questions document.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Non-governmental, non-profit community organizations.
- Municipalities and schools serving northern and remote communities, including Indigenous communities, where they provide recreational sport opportunities.
Who is not eligible
- Municipalities and other levels of government.
- Schools, including universities, colleges, elementary schools, and high schools, except in the specified northern and remote community context.
- Provincial-level organizations and Provincial/Territorial Sport Organizations affiliated to National Sport Organizations.
- National-level organizations.
Eligible expenses
- General administration costs, including legal review, communication, meetings, travel, and office equipment.
- Salaries, wages, benefits, contracts, and honoraria.
- Program delivery costs such as content development, design, printing, translation, travel, meals, accommodation, and facility rental.
- Uniforms and equipment rental or purchase for the project.
- Research, evaluation, reporting, and data management costs.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Awards, medals, trophies, and banquets.
- Capital costs, including buildings and land.
- Cost of sales, fundraising, and gift cards.
- Discretionary severance and separation packages.
- Litigation costs and personal items, including individual uniforms.
Selection criteria
- Affordability for participants.
- Impact on participation and retention.
- Focus on organized sport and safe sport practices.
- Environmental impact of the project.
- Accessibility and delivery in underserved communities.
How to apply
- Step 1: Review the application materials
- Download the application questions in French or English.
- Prepare the required project information and budget.
- Step 2: Complete the application
- Fill out the application form and respond to all questions.
- Make sure the application is complete before submission.
- Step 3: Submit the application
- Send the application before the deadline by end of day September 3rd.
- Do not submit by email, as emailed applications will not be accepted.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed and scored by an adjudication team.
- Applicants are assessed against program priorities and project fit.
- All applicants receive a funding decision from CPRA.
- Successful applicants must confirm acceptance within five working days of the offer.
- Final reporting is required after the program ends.
Additional information
- Only one application per eligible organization is allowed.
- Applications can be submitted in French or English.
- Final reports are required after project completion.
- Successful applicants must acknowledge CPRA and the Government of Canada in official communications.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Reaching Each and Every One Program
What is the Reaching Each and Every One?
CPRA and Sport Canada support community sport initiatives for equity-deserving groups through this program, with funding of up to $25,000. It supports inclusive, organized sport projects delivered with little or no cost to participants in underserved communities.
How much funding can be received?
Reaching Each and Every One Funds up to $25,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Reaching Each and Every One program?
To be eligible for the Reaching Each and Every One program, you must:
Non-governmental, non-profit community organization
Recreational sport programming
Inclusive sport for under-represented groups
What expenses are eligible under Reaching Each and Every One?
Inclusive community sport programs for equity-deserving groups.
Organized recreational sport activities delivered in underserved communities.
Sport initiatives designed to improve participation and retention.
Who can I contact for more information about the Reaching Each and Every One?
You can contact Canadian Parks and Recreation Association (CPRA).
Where is the Reaching Each and Every One available?
The Reaching Each and Every One program is available across Canada.
Is the Reaching Each and Every One a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Reaching Each and Every One is a Grant and Funding