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RePlay Fund

Q: How much funding can be received?

RePlay Fund Funds up to $20,000 of admissible expenses.

Q: Who is eligible for the RePlay Fund program?

To be eligible for the RePlay Fund program, you must: Eligible public or non-profit applicant Community infrastructure upgrade Uses recycled rubber products

Q: Where is the RePlay Fund available?

The RePlay Fund program is available across Canada.

Last Update: March 3, 2026

Canada

Supports recycled rubber upgrades for community infrastructure

Grant and Funding

Processing And Agreement

Other info

Overview

This program supports community infrastructure upgrades using recycled rubber products. For larger projects such as playground surfaces, funding is typically up to $20,000 to help cover recycled rubber material costs.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Increasing community impact

Reduce the ecological footprint

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Minimum amount : 18,000 $

Timeline

Closing date : February 28, 2026

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries

Educational services
Public administration

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

Primary and Secondary Education
Environment
Economic, Social and Community Development

Target groups

General public
Children & youth
Indigenous peoples
People with disabilities

Revenue structures

All structures

Scope

National

Activities funded

Public infrastructure upgrades using recycled rubber products
Improvements to community spaces designed to be inclusive and accessible

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 18,250

Add recycled-rubber pavers and tactile tiles to public pathways

$ 19,500

Install recycled-rubber safety surfacing for an inclusive outdoor play zone

Documents Needed

Quotes from third-party suppliers for the recycled rubber products being sourced

Eligibility

The applicant must be a non-profit, municipality, First Nation, or school board.
The project must involve improving community infrastructure using recycled rubber products.
The organization and proposed project should aim to be inclusive and accessible and provide multiple community benefits.

Who is eligible?

Registered charities
Non-profit organizations
First Nations
School boards and schools
Parent advisory councils
Municipalities

Who is not eligible

Applicants located in Nunavut
Applicants located in Prince Edward Island

Eligible expenses

Costs of recycled rubber products sourced from third-party suppliers

Ineligible Costs and Activities

Recycled rubber products supplied or installed by Kal Tire

Eligible geographic areas

Canada (excluding Nunavut and Prince Edward Island)

Selection criteria

Number and quality of applications received
Projects that are publicly accessible may be favoured
Inclusivity, accessibility, and multiple benefits for the community

How to apply

Step 1: Source recycled rubber product quotes

Identify third-party recycled rubber suppliers for the product you plan to use.
Request and obtain quotes for the recycled rubber products being sourced.

Step 2: Prepare the application package

Describe the community infrastructure upgrade that will use recycled rubber products.
Compile the supplier quotes to support the request.

Processing and Agreement

Applications are reviewed in March and April.
Successful applicants are notified by April 30.

Additional information

Projects that are publicly accessible may be favoured, though limited-access projects may be considered.
Applications are reviewed in March–April, with decisions communicated by April 30.

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Frequently Asked Questions about the RePlay Fund Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the RePlay Fund. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.