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Recreation & Sports Funding

Last Update: February 2, 2026
Canada
Support for community sports recreation and special events
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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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