68 Ontario Sports and Recreation Grants

68 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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Grants to Ontario Nonprofits for Community Benefit Projects in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 06/01/25

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, health, r...

GrantWatch ID#: 173519

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits for Capital Improvement Projects in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 06/01/25

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, but...

GrantWatch ID#: 215101

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits for Community Events in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 06/01/25

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 projects, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 215102

Grants to Canada Nonprofits, CBOs, and Businesses to Improve the Quality of Life for Individua...

Deadline: 06/01/25

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 three focus areas: exercise, education, and mental health suppor...

GrantWatch ID#: 220721

Grants to Ontario Qualified Donees for Projects to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 06/06/25

Grants to Ontario qualified donees, including registered charities, agencies, and registered amateur athletic associations, for projects to benefit local residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects to positively impact the local community. Applica...

GrantWatch ID#: 180317

Grants to Canada Qualified Donees to Provide Recreational Activities for Children and Youth

Deadline: 06/06/25

Grants to Canada qualified donees for recreational activities benefitting children and youth. Funding is intended for programming and operational support. These grants are intended to support help organizations that provide programming for youth with disabilities betwe...

GrantWatch ID#: 199513

Grants to Canada First Nations and Métis Individuals for Education Expenses

Deadline: 06/06/25

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 reside...

GrantWatch ID#: 200517

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits, CBOs, and Individuals to Address Community Needs in Eligible Loc...

Deadline: 06/13/25

Grants of up to $500 and grants of up to $1,000 to Ontario nonprofit organizations, community groups, and individuals for community programs and services in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities that address community needs, respond to underserviced de...

GrantWatch ID#: 201588

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits and Groups for Community Activities

Deadline: 06/23/25

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

GrantWatch ID#: 142230

Sponsorships to Canada Organizations to Support Communities Throughout the Country

Deadline: 06/30/25

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 inclu...

GrantWatch ID#: 200392

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

Deadline: 07/14/25

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 applying. F...

GrantWatch ID#: 169285

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits for Programs and Services that Benefit Local Residents in Eligibl...

Deadline: 07/28/25

Grants to Ontario nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that improve the quality of life for local residents in eligible regions. Certain applicants are required to contact the funding source prior to applying. Funding is intended to support new and establi...

GrantWatch ID#: 156411

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

Deadline: 07/31/25

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 injured w...

GrantWatch ID#: 213823

Grant to a USA or Canada MD or PhD to Support Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Research Studies

Deadline: 07/31/25

Grant of $20,000 to a USA or Canada MD or PhD 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 intended to advance well-conducted rando...

GrantWatch ID#: 220903

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

Deadline: 08/01/25

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. Fundin...

GrantWatch ID#: 220766
Upcoming

Grants and In-Kind Support to Canada Indigenous Groups for Youth-Led Activities

Deadline: 08/07/25

Grants of up to $5,000 and in-kind support to Canada Indigenous groups for youth-led programs and projects. Funding is intended for activities and initiatives that promote youth leadership and cultural programming, encourage intergenerational activities, offer recreati...

GrantWatch ID#: 198887

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

Deadline: 08/10/25

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, and p...

GrantWatch ID#: 211733

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

Deadline: 08/20/25

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, the e...

GrantWatch ID#: 174191

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

Deadline: 09/01/25 LOI Date: 08/01/25

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 of the...

GrantWatch ID#: 172154

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

Deadline: 09/01/25

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 environment, an...

GrantWatch ID#: 180159

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

Deadline: 09/01/25

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 that a...

GrantWatch ID#: 180950

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

Deadline: 09/01/25 LOI Date: 08/01/25

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 knowledge fr...

GrantWatch ID#: 195007

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

Deadline: 09/01/25

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 boating ...

GrantWatch ID#: 203822
Upcoming

Award to a USA or Canada MD, PhD, or MS for a Full-Length Manuscript Submission Related to Spo...

Deadline: 09/03/25

Award of $5,000 to a USA or Canada MD, PhD, or MS to acknowledge an exceptional full-length manuscript submission related to sports injury research. The purpose of the award is to honor an individual researcher who has demonstrated outstanding human in-vivo or clinical...

GrantWatch ID#: 220908

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

Deadline: 09/15/25

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 Foun...

GrantWatch ID#: 180262

Grants to Ontario Registered Charities in Eligible Areas for Programs that Benefit Local Resid...

Deadline: 09/30/25 Conference Date: 09/03/25

Grants of up to $30,000 to Ontario registered charities in eligible locations for community benefit activities. Funding is intended for programs and projects within the focus areas of heritage, arts, and culture, children and youth, education, environment, social servi...

GrantWatch ID#: 141004

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

Deadline: 09/30/25

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. Proj...

GrantWatch ID#: 145724

Grants to Ontario Qualified Donees for Community Benefit Projects in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 09/30/25

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, and inclusion...

GrantWatch ID#: 152914

Grants to Ontario Charities to Strengthen Communities in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 10/06/25

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 an a...

GrantWatch ID#: 158825

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

Deadline: 10/16/25

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, recreation, he...

GrantWatch ID#: 218439
Upcoming

Grants to Ontario Qualified Donees for Community Enhancement Projects and Programs in Eligible...

Deadline: 10/17/25

Grants to Ontario qualified donees for community enhancement projects and programs in eligible regions. Funding priorities include enhancing wellbeing and belonging and increasing resilience in communities, families, and individuals. Eligible projects must support comm...

GrantWatch ID#: 173388

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits for Costs Associated with Hosting Sporting Events

Deadline: 10/20/25

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 as wel...

GrantWatch ID#: 159233

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

Deadline: 10/20/25

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-sensitive ...

GrantWatch ID#: 172536

Grants to USA and Canada Organizations, IHEs, and Businesses for Sports-Related Research and D...

Deadline: 10/31/25 LOI Date: 06/30/25

Grants to USA and Canada organizations, IHEs, and businesses for sports-related research and development projects. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Focus areas include health, safety, and education. Eligible projects generally address one or...

GrantWatch ID#: 214837

Grants to USA and Canada Researchers at IHEs and For-Profits for Research on the Safety of Ath...

Deadline: 10/31/25

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA and Canada researchers at IHEs and for-profit organizations to conduct research on the safety of athletic equipment. Funding is intended for research projects of limited scope that will improve the safety of athletes through improved equi...

GrantWatch ID#: 214887

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

Deadline: 11/01/25 LOI Date: 09/15/25

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 inter...

GrantWatch ID#: 220768

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

Deadline: 11/05/25

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, sustainabl...

GrantWatch ID#: 175840

Grants to Canada Qualified Donees to Support Amateur Ice Hockey and Youth Engagement in Amateu...

Deadline: 11/15/25

Grants to Canada qualified donees for a range of activities related to amateur ice hockey and to engage youth in a variety of amateur sports. Funding is intended to support registered amateur athletic associations, all facets of amateur ice hockey within the country on...

GrantWatch ID#: 155096

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits and Groups for Projects to Benefit Residents in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 11/15/25

Grants of up to $10,000 to Ontario nonprofit organizations and groups for projects to benefit residents in eligible regions. Funding areas of interest include recreation, heritage, leisure, culture, arts, health, education, the environment, energy, youth, tourism, and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 216395

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

Deadline: 11/30/25

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 will b...

GrantWatch ID#: 145808
Upcoming

Grants to Ontario Municipalities, Registered Charities, and Amateur Athletic Associations to I...

Deadline: 11/30/25

Grants of up to $2,000 to Ontario municipalities, registered charities, and amateur athletic associations in eligible locations to improve the quality of life for residents. Previous grants have been used for playground and park improvements, literacy programs, and you...

GrantWatch ID#: 187198

Grants to USA and Canada Dance Studios and Associations to Support Student Participation in Cl...

Deadline: 12/31/25

Grants to USA and Canada dance studios and associations to support student participation in classes. Funding may be used to provide students with scholarships and educational opportunities, for facility improvements, and for activities that engage the community, such a...

GrantWatch ID#: 221278

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Fitness Research

Deadline: 02/15/26 LOI Date: 11/30/25

Grants of up to $7,500 to USA, Canada, and International researchers for fitness research. Funding is intended for Master's or Doctoral students conducting research in the area of physical strength and conditioning. Applicants must submit a Letter of Intent prior to su...

GrantWatch ID#: 216160

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Research Related to Athletic Performa...

Deadline: 02/15/26 LOI Date: 11/30/25

Grants of up to $15,000 to USA, Canada, and international researchers for research related to athletic performance. Applicants must submit a Letter of Intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for Doctoral students conducting research in the ar...

GrantWatch ID#: 216161

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Early-Career Investigators Employed at IHEs, Hospital...

Deadline: 02/15/26 LOI Date: 11/30/25

Grants to USA, Canada, and International early-career researchers employed at IHEs, hospitals, and research institutions for fitness research. Applicants must submit a Letter of Intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for young researchers en...

GrantWatch ID#: 216162

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers Employed at IHEs, Hospitals, and Research...

Deadline: 02/15/26 LOI Date: 11/30/25

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Investigators employed at IHEs, hospitals, and research institutions for fitness research projects. Applicants must submit a Letter of Intent prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended for senior investigators who ...

GrantWatch ID#: 216163

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Directed Fitness Research

Deadline: 02/15/26 LOI Date: 11/30/25

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA, Canada, and international researchers for directed research related to fitness and athletic performance. Applicants must submit a Letter of Intent prior to submitting a full proposal. The purpose of funding is to encourage and support fi...

GrantWatch ID#: 216164

In-Kind Donations of Professional Development Courses to USA, Canada, and International Fitnes...

Deadline: 02/15/26 LOI Date: 11/30/25

In-kind donations of professional development courses to USA, Canada, and International fitness professionals. Applicants must submit a Letter of Intent prior to submitting a full application. The purpose of funding is to enable and encourage talented fitness professio...

GrantWatch ID#: 216167

Grants to Ontario Nonprofit Organizations, Clubs, and Associations for Capital Projects to I...

Deadline: 03/01/26

Grants to Ontario nonprofit community organizations and associations, clubs, and sports organizations to improve parks and recreational facilities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for large capital projects to expand, renovate, or develop new facilities. Gran...

GrantWatch ID#: 193748

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Public Welfare Activities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for public welfare activities. Funding is intended to support impactful projects that address social needs across the globe. Requests will be accepted for activities in the areas of education, arts and cu...

GrantWatch ID#: 163829