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City of St. John's — Community Grants — Sporting Organizations
Youth sport support in St. John's
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
November 27, 2026
Location
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Overview
The City of St. John's Community Grants — Sporting Organizations supports non-profit organizations in St. John's that primarily promote youth sport and maximize the use of city facilities. Eligible organizations must be recognized by their amateur sport governing body and sanctioned by the provincial sport governing body.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- No objectives are currently available
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- St. John's
- Newfoundland and Labrador
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
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 2
Activities funded
- Activities that enhance participation primarily in youth sport and maximize the use of facilities within the city.
Documents Needed
- Organization overview.
- Detailed balanced budget for the upcoming fiscal year, including all revenues and expenses and the request to the City.
- Most recent financial statements, such as a professionally prepared audit, review engagement, or notice-to-reader.
- If not available, the most recent income statement, balance sheet, and statement of cash flows.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Non-profit organizations.
- Organizations recognized by the governing body of their amateur sport and primarily targeting youth age divisions.
Who is not eligible
- Educational institutions, including schools and colleges.
- Organizations receiving 80 percent or more of their funding from other levels of government.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Research.
- Travel, accommodation, and tours outside St. John's.
- Payment of City property taxes or any fees owed to the City.
- Operating, project, or capital deficits incurred in prior years.
- Capital expenses, including maintenance or repair costs; services within the legislated mandates of other levels of government; events that generate funds for other organizations or individuals; professional development for organizational staff; awards events; protest events or political campaigns, events, or rallies; scholarships, prizes, and awards; and expenses incurred before the application deadline date.
Eligible geographic areas
- St. John's
Selection criteria
- Strong fiscal responsibility, program planning, organization, and evaluation.
- Effective and appropriate use of the requested funds.
- Evidence of explored other funding sources and partnerships, including other levels of government, foundations, and private industry.
- The request should not replace financial assistance from other public or private sources.
- At least 20 percent of the financial assistance for the program should come from the private or non-governmental sector, unless the committee makes an exception.
How to apply
- Complete the Sporting Organizations Application form.
- Email the completed application to citygrants@stjohns.ca.
Processing and Agreement
- The Grant Evaluation Committee reviews applications early in the calendar year.
- Funding recommendations are presented to City Council for approval.
- Typically, email notifications are sent by mid-March.
- Once approved by Council, the payment requisition process typically takes up to 4 weeks.
- If any component of the programming or project is cancelled, postponed, altered, or otherwise incomplete, the grant recipient must advise the City and may be required to return all or some of the grant.
Contacts
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Frequently Asked Questions about the City of St. John's — Community Grants — Sporting Organizations Program
What is the City of St. John's — Community Grants — Sporting Organizations?
The City of St. John's Community Grants — Sporting Organizations supports non-profit organizations in St. John's that primarily promote youth sport and maximize the use of city facilities. Eligible organizations must be recognized by their amateur sport governing body and sanctioned by the provincial sport governing body.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program is November 27, 2026.
Who is eligible for the City of St. John's — Community Grants — Sporting Organizations program?
To be eligible for the City of St. John's — Community Grants — Sporting Organizations program, you must:
The organization must be recognized by the governing body of its amateur sport.
The organization must primarily target the youth age divisions identified by that governing body.
The governing body must be an active member of Sport NL.
What expenses are eligible under City of St. John's — Community Grants — Sporting Organizations?
Activities that enhance participation primarily in youth sport and maximize the use of facilities within the city.
Who can I contact for more information about the City of St. John's — Community Grants — Sporting Organizations?
You can contact City of St. John's by email at citygrants@stjohns.ca or by phone at 709-570-2186.
Where is the City of St. John's — Community Grants — Sporting Organizations available?
The City of St. John's — Community Grants — Sporting Organizations program is available the province of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Is the City of St. John's — Community Grants — Sporting Organizations a grant, loan, or tax credit?
City of St. John's — Community Grants — Sporting Organizations is a Grant and Funding