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Recreation & Sports Funding
Last Update: February 2, 2026
Canada
Support for community sports recreation and special events
Grant and Funding
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
No objectives are currently available
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Closing date : January 31, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Sports
Target groups
- Children & youth
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Overview
Dreamcatcher provides a maximum funding amount that is not specified in the available information. It supports community-based sports, recreational activities, and special events that create opportunities for youth participation and teamwork.
Activities funded
- Community-based sports activities
- Recreational activities
- Special events
Examples of admissible projects:
Weekly youth multi-sport sessions with leadership training and equipment purchase
Two-day youth tournament and skills clinic with leadership workshop
Documents Needed
Eligibility
- The applicant must be a status member.
- The applicant or applicant group must be non-profit.
- The request must support participation in sports, recreation, or a special event.
Who is eligible?
- Individual band members
- Community groups and organizations
- Minor sports teams
- Elite adult teams
- Special event organizers
Who is not eligible
- Non-status individuals
- For-profit organizations
Eligible expenses
Ineligible Costs and Activities
How to apply
- Step 1: Plan timing and deadlines
- Ensure the application is submitted at least one month before the event or project start date.
- For seasonal sports, align submission with the recurring deadline (Fall/Winter or Spring/Summer).
- Step 2: Submit application
- Submit the application to Dreamcatcher (submission method not specified in the available information).
Processing and Agreement
- Approval or denial is communicated four to six weeks after submission, or as soon as possible.
Additional information
- Applications must be submitted at least one month before the event or the start of the project.
- Applicants are typically notified of approval or denial within four to six weeks (or as soon as possible).
- There are recurring seasonal deadlines for Fall/Winter and Spring/Summer sports.
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