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Sport Support Program
Supports Canadian sport system development
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Latest source updateLast Update: September 20, 2026Latest change: The Sport Support Program now shows a September 1 to October 14, 2026 application window, updated eligibility guidance, a new application form, and a reduced maximum grant of $40,000.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: September 20, 2026
Latest change: The Sport Support Program now shows a September 1 to October 14, 2026 application window, updated eligibility guidance, a new application form, and a reduced maximum grant of $40,000.
Sport Support Program Opens for 2026 Intake
The Sport Support Program page now shows an application window from September 1 to October 14, 2026, with applications submitted through the linked application form before the October 14 deadline. Eligibility now directs applicants to the 2026 guidelines and requires organizations to be in good standing for more than 2 years. Funding is now listed as up to a maximum of $40,000, replacing the earlier $30,000 to $80,000 range over 18 to 24 months.
Funding available
Up to 100% of project cost
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Canada
Who can apply
Federally or provincially/territorially incorporated not-for-profit organizations
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Overview
This program supports the development of the Canadian sport system through multiple funding components. It funds national sport organizations, multisport services organizations, Canadian Sport Centres, community sport initiatives, and Indigenous sport and recreation projects.
Receipt of requests is now closed
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Up to 100% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
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
- Seniors
- Indigenous peoples
- People with disabilities
- Women & girls
- LGBTQ+ community
- Low-income individuals / families
- Minority groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Regional
- Provincial
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Activities funded
- Development of sport and recreation programs
- Community sport initiatives for under-represented groups
- Projects supporting Indigenous social development goals
- Programming that increases participation and retention in sport
- Support services and activities for national sport system development
Documents Needed
- Application form
- Proof of incorporation
- Most recent financial statements
- Auditor’s letter, if available
- Business or strategic plan, and operational plan
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Federally or provincially/territorially incorporated not-for-profit organizations
- National sport organizations
- National multisport services organizations
- Canadian Sport Centres and designated COPSIN members
- Indigenous governments, communities, and Indigenous not-for-profit organizations
Who is not eligible
- Organizations that are not incorporated as not-for-profit bodies
- Provincial/territorial Aboriginal Sport Bodies and the Aboriginal Sport Circle under SSDIC Stream Two and Three
- Organizations outside the definition of the relevant program component
- Organizations whose mandate is outside regulated sport or national sport system development
Eligible expenses
- General administration and office operations
- Salaries, fees, and benefits
- Project planning, delivery, and evaluation costs
- Travel, facility rental, equipment, and training activities
- Translation, promotion, and reporting-related costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- High-performance sport and athlete development activities
- Capital costs such as buildings, land, construction, or renovation
- Fundraising activities and gifts cards
- Medals, trophies, awards, incentives, and banquets
- Personal items and individual grants or scholarships
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
- All five Canadian regions for national-level community sport initiatives
- All provinces and territories for SSDIC projects
Selection criteria
- Organizational capacity and reach
- Clarity and feasibility of the project
- Budget reasonableness and value for money
- Measurable outcomes and evaluation plan
- Alignment with program objectives and priorities
How to apply
- Step 1
- Read the application guidelines
- Request the application form or package by email
- Step 2
- Complete, sign, and date the application form
- Attach the required supporting documents
- Step 3
- Submit the application package electronically by email in fillable PDF format
- Send it before the stated deadline
- Step 4
- Wait for receipt confirmation and follow-up if additional information is requested
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed for eligibility after the deadline.
- Eligible applications are assessed and may be reviewed by an external committee.
- Funding recommendations are made, but approval is not guaranteed.
- Applicants are notified of decisions and, if approved, must sign a funding agreement.
- Interim and final reports may be required during and after the project.
Additional information
- Applications are currently closed.
- The next call for applications is scheduled for Fall 2027 for the SSDIC streams.
- Applicants must submit the application package by email in fillable PDF format.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Sport Support Program Program
What is the Sport Support Program?
This program supports the development of the Canadian sport system through multiple funding components. It funds national sport organizations, multisport services organizations, Canadian Sport Centres, community sport initiatives, and Indigenous sport and recreation projects.
How much funding can be received?
Sport Support Program Funds up to 100% of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Sport Support Program program?
To be eligible for the Sport Support Program program, you must:
Eligible not-for-profit organization
Sport-related project alignment
Complete application package
What expenses are eligible under Sport Support Program?
Development of sport and recreation programs
Community sport initiatives for under-represented groups
Projects supporting Indigenous social development goals
Programming that increases participation and retention in sport
Support services and activities for national sport system development
Who can I contact for more information about the Sport Support Program?
You can contact Municipal Climate Change Action Centre (MCCAC) by email at sportcanada.ssdsca-ssdic.sportcanada@pch.gc.ca or by phone at 1-866-811-0055.
Where is the Sport Support Program available?
The Sport Support Program program is available across Canada.
Is the Sport Support Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Sport Support Program is a Grant and Funding