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Sport Support Program — National Sport Organization and National Multisport Services Organization
Funding for national sport organizations
Last Update: May 16, 2026
Funding available
$ 115,000
Timeline
- Open Date : November 13, 2025
- Closing date : December 18, 2025
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program provides core funding, with multi-year support available, to national sport and multisport organizations. It supports national sport programs and services, governance, safe sport, official languages, reconciliation, and sport development activities.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 115,000 $
Timeline
- Open Date : November 13, 2025
- Closing date : December 18, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Core funding for day-to-day operations of national sport and multisport organizations
- Governance development and organizational capacity-building
- Sport programs and services for athletes, coaches, officials, and leaders
- Safe sport, anti-doping, and sport integrity initiatives
- Reconciliation, leadership, inclusion, and official languages activities
Documents Needed
- Completed Application Form
- Audited or board-approved financial statements for the last fiscal year
- Current business or strategic plan
- 2025-2026 operational plan and budget
- Proof of incorporation for first-time applicants
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- National Sport Organizations
- National Multisport Services Organizations
Who is not eligible
- Organizations not incorporated as a not-for-profit
- Organizations that do not meet the definition of an NSO or MSO
- Applicants already approved for Sport Canada Core funding for 2026-2027
- Organizations whose activities are focused on motorized sports, games of skill, e-sports, or other listed non-eligible activities
Eligible expenses
- Administrative and operational costs
- Official languages costs, including interpretation, translation, and language training
- Salaries, fees, benefits, and professional development for staff and coaches
- Governance, training, legal, and strategic planning costs
- Program delivery, travel, equipment, research, and competition-related costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Athlete awards and prize money
- Capital expenditures
- Fundraising and gift cards
- Litigation costs, unless specifically allowed
- Medals, trophies, banquets, and sponsor servicing
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by a committee and compared with other eligible applications.
- Applications are assessed against program objectives, organizational capacity, and the requested budget.
- Funding decisions and eligibility decisions are final.
- If approved, the organization signs a funding agreement before payment.
- Interim and final reports may be required, and audits may apply.
Additional information
- Applicants must endorse the Canadian Policy against Doping in Sport.
- Applicants must adopt the Canadian Anti-Doping Program and the Canadian Safe Sport Program.
- Funding decisions are final.
- Recipients may be subject to audits and periodic program evaluations.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Sport Support Program — National Sport Organization and National Multisport Services Organization Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Sport Support Program — National Sport Organization and National Multisport Services Organization. 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.
What is the Sport Support Program — National Sport Organization and National Multisport Services Organization?
This program provides core funding, with multi-year support available, to national sport and multisport organizations. It supports national sport programs and services, governance, safe sport, official languages, reconciliation, and sport development activities.
How much funding can be received?
Sport Support Program — National Sport Organization and National Multisport Services Organization Funds up to $115,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was December 18, 2025.
Who is eligible for the Sport Support Program — National Sport Organization and National Multisport Services Organization program?
To be eligible for the Sport Support Program — National Sport Organization and National Multisport Services Organization program, you must:
Incorporated not-for-profit organization
In good standing
Meets NSO or MSO definition
What expenses are eligible under Sport Support Program — National Sport Organization and National Multisport Services Organization?
Core funding for day-to-day operations of national sport and multisport organizations
Governance development and organizational capacity-building
Sport programs and services for athletes, coaches, officials, and leaders
Safe sport, anti-doping, and sport integrity initiatives
Reconciliation, leadership, inclusion, and official languages activities
Who can I contact for more information about the Sport Support Program — National Sport Organization and National Multisport Services Organization?
You can contact Government of Canada by email at contributionssportcanada@pch.gc.ca or by phone at 819-997-0055.
Where is the Sport Support Program — National Sport Organization and National Multisport Services Organization available?
The Sport Support Program — National Sport Organization and National Multisport Services Organization program is available the province of Quebec.