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Vancouver Sport Hosting Grants
Supports not-for-profit sporting events benefiting Vancouver communities
Last Update: March 3, 2026
Funding available
$ 10,000
Timeline
- Closing date : July 1, 2026
Location
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Overview
The Vancouver Sport Hosting Grants provide up to $10,000 to support not-for-profit sporting events in Vancouver that deliver economic, social, health, or community development benefits. Eligible activities include community-based sporting tournaments, new sport initiatives, and recurring annual sport events, with funding available for operating costs only.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 30% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : July 1, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Vancouver
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Sports
- Other Recreation and Social Clubs
- Economic, Social and Community Development
Target groups
- General public
- Children & youth
- Young adults
- Indigenous peoples
- People with disabilities
- Nonprofits / charities
- Community leaders
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
- Regional
- Provincial
Next steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Organizing local or regional sport tournaments and championships within Vancouver.
- Launching new sport event initiatives that foster community engagement, sport development, or volunteer development.
- Delivering recurring annual community sport events that encourage broad participation and contribute to the city's community and health objectives.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Local not-for-profit organizations
- Provincial not-for-profit organizations
- Sporting organizations supported or sanctioned by a recognized BC Provincial Sport Organization
- Indigenous organizations from Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleilwaututh Band Councils or unincorporated groups led by these nations (for events on reserve lands)
- Community and event organizations delivering sport events
Who is not eligible
- For-profit organizations hosting professional events.
- Organizations hosting sport events outside the City of Vancouver.
- Organizations hosting playoff or league games.
- Groups organizing sport events primarily for fundraising purposes.
- Events that have already taken place or have received funding from the Sport Hosting Vancouver – Sport Tourism Development Fund.
Eligible expenses
- Operating costs directly related to the organization and delivery of the sport event (excluding staff wages and administration costs).
Eligible geographic areas
- City of Vancouver
- Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleilwaututh Reserve lands (for local Indigenous groups and events led by these groups)
Additional information
- Organizations receiving funding must acknowledge the City's support in all related information materials, adhering to provided logo use guidelines.
- A post-event report is required within 60 days of the completed event, documenting the use of funds as initially requested.
- Unused portions of the grant must be returned to the City of Vancouver by the date of post-event report submission.
- Prior consultation with City staff is encouraged, especially before launching a bid or securing an event.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Vancouver Sport Hosting Grants Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Vancouver Sport Hosting Grants. 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 Vancouver Sport Hosting Grants?
The Vancouver Sport Hosting Grants provide up to $10,000 to support not-for-profit sporting events in Vancouver that deliver economic, social, health, or community development benefits. Eligible activities include community-based sporting tournaments, new sport initiatives, and recurring annual sport events, with funding available for operating costs only.
How much funding can be received?
Vancouver Sport Hosting Grants Funds up to 30% of admissible expenses, capped at $10,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Vancouver Sport Hosting Grants program?
To be eligible for the Vancouver Sport Hosting Grants program, you must:
Not-for-profit organizations only
Events hosted by for-profit organizations are not eligible
What expenses are eligible under Vancouver Sport Hosting Grants?
Organizing local or regional sport tournaments and championships within Vancouver.
Launching new sport event initiatives that foster community engagement, sport development, or volunteer development.
Delivering recurring annual community sport events that encourage broad participation and contribute to the city's community and health objectives.
Who can I contact for more information about the Vancouver Sport Hosting Grants?
You can contact City of Vancouver by email at sporthosting.grant@vancouver.ca or by phone at 604-871-6491.
Where is the Vancouver Sport Hosting Grants available?
The Vancouver Sport Hosting Grants program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the Vancouver Sport Hosting Grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Vancouver Sport Hosting Grants is a Grant and Funding
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