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Sports Support Program - National Sport Organization
Last Update: March 3, 2026
Canada
Supports national sport organizations enhancing the Canadian sport system
Grant and Funding
Overview
The National Sport Organization component of the Sport Support Program provides financial assistance to recognized governing bodies to strengthen the Canadian sport system through nationwide programs and initiatives. This funding supports eligible activities related to the development, organization, and delivery of regulated, competitive sports in Canada; the 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
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Activities funded
- Activities that enhance the Canadian sport system on a national scale.
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 220,000
Modernizing athlete management systems for national track and field
$ 130,000
Creating accessible coaching resources for national wheelchair basketball
$ 165,000
Developing a nationwide referee training and certification initiative
$ 115,000
Hosting a national governance summit for soccer sport leaders
$ 190,000
Launching a women’s national hockey development mentorship program
$ 120,000
Designing national anti-racism training for competitive rugby clubs
Eligibility
- The applicant must be a federally or provincially/territorially incorporated not-for-profit organization in good standing.
- The organization must be recognized as the single national governing body for its sport by the relevant International Federation (or the International Paralympic Committee for Paralympic sports), or be a member of a recognized Canadian umbrella organization serving this purpose.
- The organization must deliver programs and services on a nationwide scale, extending beyond any single province or territory.
Who is eligible?
- Federally incorporated not-for-profit organizations recognized as National Sport Organizations
- Provincially or territorially incorporated not-for-profit organizations recognized as National Sport Organizations
Who is not eligible
- For-profit businesses and corporations.
- Unincorporated organizations or informal groups.
- Companies whose primary activities are not related to national sport organizations as defined by the program.
- Organizations whose programs do not operate nationwide.
- Entities not recognized as the single governing body for their sport at the national or international level.
Eligible geographic areas
- Organizations incorporated at the federal or provincial/territorial level in Canada
How to apply
1
Confirm organizational eligibility
- Ensure your organization is federally or provincially/territorially incorporated and in good standing
- Verify that your organization meets the definition of a National Sport Organization (NSO)
2
Request application package
- Contact the Department of Canadian Heritage to request an application package
- Obtain the official Application Form and guidelines
3
Prepare application documents
- Complete the Application Form in accordance with the instructions
- Prepare all required supporting documents
- Include proof of incorporation
- Include independently audited or board-approved financial statements with auditor’s letter for the past fiscal year
- Include business plan or strategic plan, and operational plan (or equivalents)
4
Assemble and review application package
- Assemble the completed Application Form and all required documents into a complete application package
- Review the package to ensure all requirements are met
5
Submit application package
- Email the complete application package to contributionssportcanada@pch.gc.ca
- Ensure submission by December 11, 2024, before 11:59 pm local time
6
Await application review
- Wait for confirmation of receipt from the Department of Canadian Heritage
- Monitor communications for updates or requests for additional information
Additional information
- The application package must include proof of incorporation, financial statements, a business or strategic plan, and an operational plan.
- Applications must be submitted by email no later than 11:59 pm local time on the deadline date.
- Guides are available for application preparation, acknowledging financial support, and meeting funding requirements for coaching and technical leadership salaries.
- Agents are available to answer questions Monday to Friday, from 7:30 am to 6:30 pm (ET).
