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Regional transport fund for recreational and sports activities
Transportation support for provincial sports events
Last Update: June 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 15,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Saguenay, Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program provides transportation support for recreational and sports activities in the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean region. It helps cover travel costs for provincial competitions and events, with a maximum of $15,000 per organization per year.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Saguenay
- Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Youth (<40)
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Sports
- Other Recreation and Social Clubs
- Primary and Secondary Education
- Higher Education
- Other Education
Target groups
- Children & youth
- Nonprofits / charities
- Academia / students
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
- Regional
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Transport of youth athletes to provincial championships.
- Transport of participants to qualifying competitions for provincial championships.
- Transport to provincial recreational or outdoor events recognized by a provincial federation or organization.
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Proof of participation in the event
- Invoices for transportation or fuel
- Participant list, if required
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Sports clubs
- Leisure and outdoor organizations or associations
- Student sport network organizations in Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean
- School service centres, colleges and UQAC
- Schools for individual sports
Who is not eligible
- Municipalities
- Daycares (CPEs)
- Self-employed workers
- Youth centers
- Libraries and individuals
Eligible expenses
- Transportation costs for participants attending the event.
- Fuel expenses or carrier invoices related to the trip.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Transportation expenses for coaches and accompanying adults.
- Expenses related to the Jeux du Québec.
- Costs already funded by another public body.
- Any expense other than participant transportation.
Eligible geographic areas
- Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean
- Quebec
How to apply
1
Review the guide
- Read the guide for the Regional Transport Fund.
- Review the application form questions and requirements.
2
Confirm eligibility
- Check that the applicant is an eligible organization and that the event meets the funding criteria.
- Confirm that the event is more than 200 km away and that all required details can be provided.
3
Prepare the form
- Prepare the form by entering the organization details, event information, transport choice, and participant list if needed.
- Gather the supporting information required to complete the request.
4
Submit the application
- Complete the application and send the form in a single email to rls@rls-sag-lac.org.
- Submit the request at least 7 days before the event, or at least 14 days in the specified peak periods.
5
Provide supporting documents
- Keep the participation proofs and transport invoices after the event.
- Provide the supporting documents within 30 days after the event for validation and final payment.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission and must be complete.
- Selected organizations receive notice of the approved amount.
- After the event, proof of participation and invoices must be provided within 30 days.
- The payment is made after documents are received and validated.
Additional information
- Applications are accepted continuously until the budget is exhausted.
- One application is allowed per organization per year.
- The funding must be used only for participant transportation.
- Supporting documents must be submitted after the event for reimbursement.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Regional transport fund for recreational and sports activities Program
What is the Regional transport fund for recreational and sports activities?
This program provides transportation support for recreational and sports activities in the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean region. It helps cover travel costs for provincial competitions and events, with a maximum of $15,000 per organization per year.
How much funding can be received?
Regional transport fund for recreational and sports activities Funds up to $15,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Regional transport fund for recreational and sports activities program?
To be eligible for the Regional transport fund for recreational and sports activities program, you must:
Organization based in Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean
Event in Quebec, over 200 km away
Application by transport organizer
What expenses are eligible under Regional transport fund for recreational and sports activities?
Transport of youth athletes to provincial championships.
Transport of participants to qualifying competitions for provincial championships.
Transport to provincial recreational or outdoor events recognized by a provincial federation or organization.
Who can I contact for more information about the Regional transport fund for recreational and sports activities?
You can contact Regroupement Loisirs et Sports - Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean by email at rls@rls-sag-lac.org or by phone at 4184802228.
Where is the Regional transport fund for recreational and sports activities available?
The Regional transport fund for recreational and sports activities program is available Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, Quebec.
Is the Regional transport fund for recreational and sports activities a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Regional transport fund for recreational and sports activities is a Grant and Funding