81 Ontario Sports and Recreation Grants

81 Sports and Recreation Grants for Ontario

Discover grants for sports and recreation programs. Funding supports sports leagues, athletic equipment, fitness programs, promotion of physical activities, health and wellness, summer camps, and access to recreational opportunities for all ages and abilities.

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Wage Subsidies to Canada Agencies, Indigenous Communities, and Sector Organizations that Emplo...

Deadline: 04/28/26

Wage subsidies to Canada nonprofit organizations, local governments, Indigenous communities, educational institutions, and other organizations that offer outdoor jobs to local youth. Funding is intended to engage high school and post-high school youth in a variety...

GrantWatch ID#: 184125
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Grants to Ontario Nonprofits and Organizations for Activities That Benefit the Community

Deadline: 04/28/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Ontario nonprofit and community organizations for activities to benefit residents in eligible regions. Funding is available for both operating and project expenses. Priority consideration is given to developing organizations and/or projec...

GrantWatch ID#: 211711
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Grants to USA and Canada Nonprofits and Individuals for Projects to Benefit Cyclists

Deadline: 04/28/26

Grants to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations, cycling clubs, individuals, and trail associations for projects to benefit cyclists. Funding is intended to support a range of initiatives, including but not limited to developing new miles of trails, attracting ne...

GrantWatch ID#: 220488

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits for Small Capital Improvements to Local Recreational and Cultural...

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants to Ontario nonprofit organizations, including school councils and sports and community groups, for small capital projects that enhance local cultural and recreational facilities in eligible areas. All proposed projects must be for amenities and facilities t...

GrantWatch ID#: 180950

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Foundations and Conservancies to Promote Conservation...

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International foundations and conservancies to promote conservation activities. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: wildlife and habitat protection, youth education, and shooting sports. F...

GrantWatch ID#: 220766

Grants to Canada Registered Charities for Community Programs Focused on Youth and Children

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants to Canada registered charities for community programs focused on youth and children. Eligible initiatives demonstrate an impact on the education, nutrition, physical activity, and well-being of the targeted recipients. Funding is intended to promote healthy...

GrantWatch ID#: 228592

Grants to Ontario Charities to Improve the Quality of Life for Residents in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 05/07/26

Grants of up to $15,000 and grants of up to $35,000 to Ontario registered charities for programs to benefit the community in eligible regions. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: the arts, the environment, recreatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 218439

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits, Municipalities, and Indigenous Agencies for Accessibility Projec...

Deadline: 05/07/26

Grants of up to $60,000 to Ontario nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and Indigenous governing entities for capital projects to benefit older adults and individuals with disabilities. Funding is intended for small renovation and construction projects to enha...

GrantWatch ID#: 222257

Grants to Ontario Registered Charities to Improve the Quality of Life for Local Residents

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants to Ontario registered charities and qualified donees to improve the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support innovative projects in the areas of arts and culture, community, education, environment, health, and soci...

GrantWatch ID#: 145725

Grants to USA, Canada, and UK Nonprofits for Programs that Help Local Communities

Deadline: 05/31/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and UK nonprofit organizations for programs that help local communities. Funding is intended for a variety of activities that expand equitable access to STEM learning, enhance community green spaces and nature, and support efforts to reduce ...

GrantWatch ID#: 212008

Grants to Ontario Organizations to Support Children and Youth Sports

Deadline: 05/31/26

Grants to Ontario organizations to support children and youth sports in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support groups seeking to become compliant with local guidelines. Grants may also be used to develop coaching or mentoring, and increase the ability ...

GrantWatch ID#: 224555

Award to an Ontario Full-Time Student to Support Their Pursuit of Health or Physical Education...

Deadline: 05/31/26

Award to an Ontario full-time student to support their pursuit of physical health or physical education studies at an eligible university or college. Funding is intended to assist a student in need in attaining their higher education goals. Applicants must be loca...

GrantWatch ID#: 227093

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits for Community Benefit Projects in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants to Ontario nonprofit organizations and registered charities to benefit communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended to improve the quality of life by supporting programs in a range of focus areas, including educational, cultural, environmental, heal...

GrantWatch ID#: 173519

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits for Capital Improvement Projects in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants to Ontario nonprofit and volunteer organizations for capital projects that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that enhance or enrich the community through the construction or acquisition of physical assets, including...

GrantWatch ID#: 215101

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits for Community Events in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Ontario nonprofit and volunteer organizations for programs and activities that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for community services, arts and cultural events, tourism-related programs, environmental proje...

GrantWatch ID#: 215102

Grants to Canada First Nations and Métis Individuals for Education Expenses

Deadline: 06/05/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Canada First Nations and Métis individuals over the age of 18 for education-related expenses. Funding is intended to enhance the quality of life for Métis and First Nations people. Preference is given to former students of the Indian r...

GrantWatch ID#: 200517

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International Organization for Research on Sports Gambling

Deadline: 06/05/26

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International nonprofit or for-profit organization for preliminary research projects related to sports gambling. Funding is intended for research to address the relationship between athletes and sports bettors. The goal of the grant prog...

GrantWatch ID#: 228521

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International Entity for College Sports Gambling Research

Deadline: 06/05/26

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International nonprofit or for-profit organization for research projects related to college sports gambling. Funding is intended for seed research projects that address risk factors, gambling behaviors, and protective factors among colle...

GrantWatch ID#: 228522

Grants to Canada Nonprofits, CBOs, and Businesses to Support Individuals with Parkinson's Dise...

Deadline: 06/12/26 Conference Date: 05/06/26

Grants to Canada nonprofit organizations, CBOs, and businesses for programs to improve the quality of life for individuals with Parkinson's disease. Funding is intended for activities within the following four focus areas: exercise, education, community support, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 220721
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Grants to Ontario Nonprofits and Groups for Community Activities

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to Ontario nonprofit organizations and groups for projects that benefit local residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects and activities that align with the funding source's goals regarding transportation, the environment, community vita...

GrantWatch ID#: 142230

Sponsorships to Canada Organizations to Support Communities Throughout the Country

Deadline: 06/30/26

Sponsorships to Canada organizations to support communities throughout the country. The goal of the program is to support activities that focus on youth and that leverage technology in the areas of health, education, and the environment. Current sponsorships also ...

GrantWatch ID#: 200392

Grants to Ontario Tribes and Nonprofits to Promote Sustainability in Eligible Communities

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Ontario tribal entities, nonprofit organizations, charities, and qualified donees for programs that benefit communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects and activities that help promote sustainability, reconciliation...

GrantWatch ID#: 215861

Grants to Canada Nonprofits, Charities, Community Groups, and For-Profit Organizations for Inc...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to Canada nonprofit organizations, charities, community groups, and for-profit organizations for income tax preparation activities. Applicants must complete required registrations before applying. Funding is intended for administrative cost...

GrantWatch ID#: 223461

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, and Organizations to Increase Community Capacity...

Deadline: 07/13/26

Grants to Ontario nonprofit organizations, municipalities, academic institutions, sports organizations, and Tribal entities for sports events that promote tourism and improve local economies in the region. First-time applicants must set up an account before applyi...

GrantWatch ID#: 169285

Grants to Ontario Charities in Eligible Regions for Capacity Building and Community Projects

Deadline: 07/13/26 Conference Date: 07/06/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Ontario charities in eligible locations for projects that build organizational capacity and address community issues. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for small, time-sensi...

GrantWatch ID#: 172536

Grants to USA and Canada Individuals with Severe Injuries for Adaptive Equipment and Recovery ...

Deadline: 07/30/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA and Canada individuals who have suffered severe injuries for adaptive equipment and expenses related to their recovery. Funding is intended for individuals who have been injured while participating in sports activities, veterans inju...

GrantWatch ID#: 213823

Grant to a USA or Canada Investigator or Investigative Team to Support Orthopaedic Sports Medi...

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grant of up to $25,000 to a USA or Canada investigator or investigative team to support orthopaedic sports medicine research studies. The purpose of funding is to encourage thorough clinical trials by providing startup seed or supplemental funding. Funding is inte...

GrantWatch ID#: 220903

Grants to USA and Canada Investigative Teams for Research Related to Orthopaedic Sports Medici...

Deadline: 08/05/26 LOI Date: 05/15/26

Grants to USA and Canada investigative teams for research related to orthopaedic sports medicine. Funding is intended to provide seed money, startup funding, supplemental funding, or gap funding. The purpose of funding is to advance understanding of new or unique ...

GrantWatch ID#: 220902

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits, Tribes, Agencies, Libraries, and Faith-Based Entities for Commun...

Deadline: 08/19/26

Grants to Ontario nonprofit organizations, Indigenous communities, municipalities, libraries, and faith-based entities to develop new ideas that benefit the community. Funding is intended for projects in the focus areas of arts and culture, sports and recreation, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 174191

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Investigators for Research Related to Performance-Enh...

Deadline: 09/01/26 LOI Date: 08/01/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International investigators for research projects related to the reduction of performance-enhancing drug use. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to applying. The purpose of the funding is to address the root causes and prevent the use o...

GrantWatch ID#: 172154

Grants or In-Kind Support to USA and Canada Nonprofits and Agencies to Promote Safe Off-Road R...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants or in-kind support of up to $10,000 to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations and government agencies to ensure the future of all-terrain vehicle off-road riding. Funding is available to organizations working to preserve trail access, protect the environmen...

GrantWatch ID#: 180159

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Scientists to Reduce the Use of Performance-Enha...

Deadline: 09/01/26 LOI Date: 08/01/26

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International scientists at universities and laboratories for training and research. The purpose of this program is to contribute to the battle against the use of performance-enhancing drugs in sports. Fellows gain practical knowled...

GrantWatch ID#: 195007

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Projects Related to Boating and the ...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for projects related to boating and the environment. Funding is intended for projects that promote water safety, develop economical personal safety equipment, and minimize the deleterious effects boa...

GrantWatch ID#: 203822

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits and Volunteer Groups for Community Benefit Initiatives in Eligibl...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Ontario nonprofit organizations and volunteer groups for community benefit initiatives in eligible regions. Funding is intended for operational support and programs, projects, and events in the focus areas of community recreation, health ...

GrantWatch ID#: 227690

Grants to Ontario Individuals to Promote Physical Activity for Children in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 09/10/26

Grants to Ontario individuals to promote physical activity for children in eligible locations. Grants, in the form of vouchers, are intended to help children, ages 4-18, overcome social and economic barriers that prevent their participation in sports, recreation, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 211733

Grants to Ontario Registered Charities for Community Programs and Small Capital Projects

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Ontario registered charities for programs and projects that benefit local communities in eligible counties. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. Programs are intended to address community concerns outlined in the...

GrantWatch ID#: 180262

Grants and In-Kind Support to a USA or Canada Young Investigator and a Principal Investigator ...

Deadline: 09/20/26 LOI Date: 05/15/26

Grants and in-kind support to a USA or Canada young investigator and a principal investigator for research projects related to sports medicine surgery. Applicants are required to submit a pre-proposal prior to a full grant application. The purpose of funding is to...

GrantWatch ID#: 220901

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits for Costs Associated with Hosting Sporting Events

Deadline: 09/28/26

Grants to Ontario nonprofit organizations to host sporting events in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to offset costs associated with hosting or bidding for new and inaugural events a...

GrantWatch ID#: 159233

Grants to Ontario Registered Charitable Organizations for Projects to Benefit the Local Commun...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Ontario registered charitable organizations in eligible locations for projects that benefit the local community. Funding is intended for the following areas of interest: arts and culture, education, environment, health and human services, and recreation....

GrantWatch ID#: 145724

Grants to Ontario Qualified Donees for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Ontario qualified donees for projects that enhance the community and address community needs in eligible locations. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. Focus areas include education; arts and culture; diversity, equity, inclusio...

GrantWatch ID#: 152914

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits, Agencies, First Nations, and First Nation Governments for Initia...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Ontario nonprofit organizations, government agencies, First Nations, and First Nation governments for initiatives to benefit residents in eligible regions. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interes...

GrantWatch ID#: 224530

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits, Agencies, First Nations, and First Nation Governments for Activi...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to Ontario nonprofit organizations, government agencies, First Nations, and First Nation governments for activities to benefit the community in eligible regions. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of inte...

GrantWatch ID#: 224551

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits, Agencies, First Nations, and First Nation Governments to Provide...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Ontario nonprofit organizations, government agencies, First Nations, and First Nation governments to provide sports and recreational activities to youth in eligible regions. Eligible activities include camping, youth leadership programs, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 224552

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits, Agencies, First Nations, and First Nation Governments for Activi...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to Ontario nonprofit organizations, government agencies, First Nations, and First Nation governments for activities to improve the quality of life for residents in eligible communities. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the...

GrantWatch ID#: 224553

Grants to Ontario Charities to Strengthen Communities in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 10/05/26 Conference Date: 09/28/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Ontario charities in eligible regions for projects that address identified community challenges and help to improve the quality of life for local residents. Applicants must have a consultation meeting with grant staff prior to submitting...

GrantWatch ID#: 158825

Grants to Ontario Registered Charities for Projects to Benefit Eligible Communities

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to Ontario registered charities and qualified donees for projects that benefit eligible communities. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. Focus areas may include community needs, children, and youth. Priority will be given to collab...

GrantWatch ID#: 145736

Grants to Canada Individuals for Travel, Accommodation, and Relocation Expenses Related to Emp...

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to Canada individuals for travel, accommodation, and relocation expenses related to employment in the tourism industry in eligible regions. Funding is intended to attract students and recent graduates in tourism and hospitality-related programs from Canadia...

GrantWatch ID#: 223184

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations for Environmental Protection Activities

Deadline: 11/01/26 LOI Date: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to USA, Canada, and International organizations for environmental protection activities. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 220768

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits, Agencies, Indigenous Communities, and Religious Entities to Supp...

Deadline: 11/04/26

Grants to Ontario nonprofit organizations, municipalities, Indigenous communities, collaboratives, and religious entities to support existing programs that improve the quality of life and promote vibrant communities. Priority areas include active lifestyles, susta...

GrantWatch ID#: 175840

Grants to Ontario Registered Charities in Eligible Locations to Improve the Quality of Life fo...

Deadline: 11/30/26

Grants to Ontario registered charities in eligible locations for programs to improve the quality of life for local communities. Funding is intended for activities within a broad range of focus areas, including the environment, education, and recreation. Priority w...

GrantWatch ID#: 145808