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Sports Support Program - Community Sports for All Initiative
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Canada
Funding supports sport participation for under-represented community groups
Grant and Funding
Overview
The Community Sport for All Initiative under the Sport Support Program provides funding of up to $2,500,000 to support community sport initiatives that remove barriers and increase participation among under-represented groups, including Black, Indigenous, 2SLGBTQI+, racialized, low-income individuals, persons with a disability, newcomers, and seniors. Eligible activities include administering and distributing project funding to local organizations to deliver programs aligned with the program's inclusion and participation objectives.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increasing community impact
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Reduce the ecological footprint
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Persons with Disabilities
- Newcomers to Canada
- Other Racialized Persons
- Black Canadians
- 2SLGBTQI+
- Canadians
- Women
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Sports
- Other Recreation and Social Clubs
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Children and Youth Organizations
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- Seniors
- Indigenous peoples
- New immigrants & refugees
- People with disabilities
- Women & girls
- LGBTQ+ community
- Low-income individuals / families
- Minority groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Regional
- Provincial
- National
Activities funded
- Implementation of community sport initiatives aimed at increasing participation among under-represented groups, including Black, Indigenous, racialized, 2SLGBTQI+, low-income individuals, persons with a disability, newcomers, and seniors.
- Delivery of sport programs designed to reduce barriers and promote retention in organized sport within diverse communities.
- Administration and management of local projects focused on fostering inclusivity in sport organizations at the community level.
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 210,000
Organizing inclusive soccer festivals for low-income urban children
$ 67,000
Launching free senior-friendly fitness program in community centres
$ 170,000
Hosting wheelchair basketball clinics for youth with disabilities
$ 90,000
Running anti-racism coaching certification for sport volunteers
$ 310,000
Establishing multi-sport programs for Indigenous youth leadership
$ 115,000
Launching swim lessons for newcomers with cultural safety guides
Eligibility
- The applicant must be a federally or provincially incorporated not-for-profit organization.
- The organization must be national-level or have the scope and capacity to reach under-represented groups in multiple jurisdictions across all five regions of Canada.
- The applicant must be able to administer and disburse project funding to community organizations.
- The proposed activities must contribute to and align with the objectives of the Community Sport for All Initiative.
Who is eligible?
- National-level not-for-profit organizations
- Organizations with the capacity to reach under-represented groups in multiple regions of Canada
Who is not eligible
- For-profit companies of any type.
- Organizations that are not federally or provincially incorporated as not-for-profit entities.
- Organizations without the capacity to operate in multiple regions of Canada.
Eligible geographic areas
- Atlantic region (Newfoundland and Labrador, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick)
- Central Canada (Quebec and Ontario)
- Prairies region (Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta)
- West region (British Columbia)
- North region (Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavut)
How to apply
1
Confirm eligibility requirements
- Review the eligibility requirements to ensure your organization is a federally or provincially incorporated not-for-profit
- Confirm your organization can reach under-represented groups in at least several regions of Canada
- Ensure the alignment of your project with the objectives of the Canadian Sport Policy and CSAI
2
Contact relevant national organization
- Identify which funded national-level organization is most relevant to your project and target groups
- Contact the selected national-level organization for guidance on eligibility and application procedures
3
Obtain guidelines and prepare documents
- Request application guidelines and instructions from the national-level organization
- Gather required documentation and information as specified in the guidelines
4
Complete application form
- Complete the funding application for your community sport project
- Ensure all sections are filled out accurately according to the provided instructions
5
Validate application before submission
- Review the completed application for accuracy and completeness
- Make any necessary revisions or gather any outstanding information
6
Submit application
- Submit your completed application and supporting documents to the selected national-level organization by the stated deadline
- Keep record of submission confirmation for your files
7
Wait for application results
- Await a response or confirmation from the national-level organization regarding the outcome of your application
- Be prepared to provide additional information if requested
Additional information
- The application intake for this initiative is currently closed.
- National-level organizations have been pre-approved to disburse funding to community organizations for 2024-2026.
- Community organizations can reach out to the approved national-level organizations to inquire about eligibility for sub-funding opportunities.
- Application guidelines and reporting standards are available to assist organizations with public acknowledgement of financial support and compliance.
Contacts
sportcommunautaire-communitysport@pch.gc.ca
819-997-0055
