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Support Program for Sports and Recreational Facilities – Phase IV
Funding for sports and recreation facilities
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 7,500,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Nord-du-Québec, Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program supports the construction, renovation, and upgrading of sports and recreational facilities and outdoor activity sites. The maximum funding is $7.5 million and eligible projects may also include related site development and compliance work.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Strengthen organizational capacity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 7,500,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Public administration
Location
- Nord-du-Québec
- 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
- Construction, renovation, development, and code compliance of sports and recreational facilities.
- Construction, renovation, development, and code compliance of outdoor activity trails and practice sites.
- Projects related to high-performance sports facilities.
Documents Needed
- Project description and justification
- Preliminary cost estimate
- Technical documents and plans
- Project schedule
- Required resolutions and proof of ownership
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Cooperatives
- Nonprofit organizations
- Municipal organizations
- School organizations
Who is not eligible
- Organizations other than cooperatives, nonprofits, municipal organizations, or school organizations.
- Applicants that do not own the facility or site.
- Applicants unable to maintain and operate the project for at least 10 years.
Eligible expenses
- Direct capital costs for acquisition, construction, development, or improvement.
- Permanent identification plaque and required arts-related work.
- Professional fees for plans, supervision, project management, and environmental studies.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Costs incurred before final authorization for direct capital expenses.
- Incident costs incurred before principle authorization.
- Operating, maintenance, legal, and interest costs.
- Land acquisition, movable equipment, and non-sport-related equipment.
- Projects or works not listed as eligible, including Route Verte cycling paths and certain refrigeration replacement projects.
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Processing and Agreement
- The Ministry reviews the application and may refuse it if the program criteria are not met or the budget is exhausted.
- If approved, the project proceeds through written authorization stages before the funding agreement is signed.
- The funding agreement sets the aid conditions, eligible costs, payment terms, and public communication obligations.
- The Ministry may verify the project and may request access to records and sites.
- The agreement can be ended if obligations are not respected or false information is provided.
Additional information
- No new applications are currently being accepted.
- Projects are subject to a formal funding agreement.
- Visibility requirements apply to approved projects.
- The program may be audited by the Ministry.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Support Program for Sports and Recreational Facilities – Phase IV Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Support Program for Sports and Recreational Facilities – Phase IV. 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 Support Program for Sports and Recreational Facilities – Phase IV?
This program supports the construction, renovation, and upgrading of sports and recreational facilities and outdoor activity sites. The maximum funding is $7.5 million and eligible projects may also include related site development and compliance work.
How much funding can be received?
Support Program for Sports and Recreational Facilities – Phase IV Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $7,500,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Support Program for Sports and Recreational Facilities – Phase IV program?
To be eligible for the Support Program for Sports and Recreational Facilities – Phase IV program, you must:
Eligible cooperative, nonprofit, municipal, or school organization.
Must own the facility or site.
Must maintain the project for 10 years.
What expenses are eligible under Support Program for Sports and Recreational Facilities – Phase IV?
Construction, renovation, development, and code compliance of sports and recreational facilities.
Construction, renovation, development, and code compliance of outdoor activity trails and practice sites.
Projects related to high-performance sports facilities.
Who can I contact for more information about the Support Program for Sports and Recreational Facilities – Phase IV?
You can contact Ministry of Education of Quebec by email at fonds-fdsap@education.gouv.qc.ca or by phone at 418 646-2628.
Where is the Support Program for Sports and Recreational Facilities – Phase IV available?
The Support Program for Sports and Recreational Facilities – Phase IV program is available Nord-du-Québec, Quebec.
Is the Support Program for Sports and Recreational Facilities – Phase IV a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Support Program for Sports and Recreational Facilities – Phase IV is a Grant and Funding