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Sports Support Program - National Multisport Services Organization
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Canada
Funding for national multisport organizations supporting Canadian sport community
Grant and Funding
Overview
The Sport Support Program – National Multisport Services Organization provides financial assistance to eligible not-for-profit organizations delivering nationwide sport-related programs, services, and activities that benefit the Canadian sport community. The program funds initiatives ranging from sport support services and broad participation to national standardized sport programs, though a maximum funding amount is not specified.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increasing community impact
- Strengthening governance
- Develop strategic partnerships
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
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Sports
- Other Recreation and Social Clubs
Target groups
- General public
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
- National
Activities funded
- Delivery of nationwide sport-related programs and activities that benefit the national sport community.
- Provision of services and support to members, stakeholders, or the Canadian public within the multisport sector.
- Implementation of national standardized sport programs and participation initiatives.
- Coordination of activities and missions related to national and multisport games across Canada.
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 93,000
National rollout of certified sport safety officer training program
$ 53,000
Delivering Canada-wide webinars on anti-harassment in sport
$ 91,000
Expanding national Indigenous sport leadership development programs
$ 99,000
Facilitating national multisport tournament logistics and coordination
$ 87,000
Launching a national mentorship program for diverse sport leaders
$ 97,500
Piloting standardized coach education modules for para-sport inclusion
Eligibility
- The applicant must be a federally or provincially/territorially incorporated not-for-profit organization in good standing.
- The organization must meet the definition of a National Multisport Services Organization (MSO), providing sport-related programs, services, or activities that are national in scope.
- The organization must have programs or services that extend beyond a single province or territory and benefit the national sport community or the Canadian public.
Who is eligible?
- Federally incorporated not-for-profit organizations
- Provincially incorporated not-for-profit organizations
- Territorially incorporated not-for-profit organizations
- National multisport services organizations providing sport-related programs, services, or activities
Who is not eligible
- No specific information on ineligible companies or industries is indicated in the data provided.
Eligible expenses
- Salary of coaches and technical directors, in accordance with the funding requirements of Sport Canada.
Eligible geographic areas
- Organizations incorporated at the federal level or in any Canadian province or territory, operating at a national scope across Canada.
How to apply
1
Confirm your organization's eligibility
- Ensure your organization is a federally or provincially/territorially incorporated not-for-profit in good standing
- Verify your organization meets the definition of a national multisport services organization (MSO)
2
Request the application package
- Contact the Sport Support Program to request the official application package
- Obtain the Application Form and all required documents
3
Compile all required documents
- Gather proof of incorporation
- Prepare independently audited or board-approved financial statements and auditor’s letter for the past fiscal year
- Prepare your business plan or strategic plan
- Prepare your operational plan or equivalent
4
Complete and organize your application
- Complete the Application Form accurately
- Organize all required supporting documents as indicated in the guidelines
5
Verify your application package
- Review the full application package for completeness and accuracy
- Ensure all eligibility requirements are met before submission
6
Submit your application by email
- Submit your complete application package by email to the provided address
- Ensure your email is sent no later than the deadline (December 11, 2024, 11:59 pm local time)
7
Await the funding decision
- Wait for the Department of Canadian Heritage to review your application
- Monitor your email for any communication regarding your submission
Additional information
- Application packages must include independently audited or board-approved financial statements with an auditor’s letter for the past fiscal year.
- The application deadline is December 11, 2024, and submission emails must be sent by 11:59 pm local time on that date.
- Application guidelines and public acknowledgement guidance are available to aid in preparing submissions.
- Agents are available to answer inquiries Monday to Friday, from 7:30 am to 6:30 pm (ET).
Contacts
contributionssportcanada@pch.gc.ca
819-997-0055
