Discover grants for sports and recreation programs. Funding supports sports leagues, athletic equipment, and fitness programs. Additional grants promote physical activities, health and wellness, summer camps, and access to recreational opportunities for all ages and abilities.
Filter this list of sports and recreation grants above by recipient type, location, and funding source to find opportunities for athletic equipment, fitness programs, or recreational facilities. GrantWatch helps organizations manage the entire funding process, from grant prospecting to post-award reporting, with tools such as the Grant Prospecting Dashboard, Grant Funding Pipeline, GrantWatch Intelligence™, and the AI Grant Writing Tool - built for leagues, schools, and community organizations.
Grants to Canada indigenous and territorial governments for community infrastructure projects. Funding is intended for climate-change adaptable projects, projects that deliver broad environmental, economic, and social benefits, and local infrastructure projects th...
Grants of up to $15,000 to Ontario charities, municipalities, and registered amateur athletic associations for programs that benefit residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support activities that address critical issues, create partnerships, and hav...
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, ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
Grants of up to $5,000 to Ontario event organizers for events, festivals, and sports events that attract visitors and promote tourism in eligible locations. Interested applicants must contact staff before applying. Funding is intended to encourage overnight stays ...
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...
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 underservic...
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...
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 health and wellness, education, children and youth, and the environment. he...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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, ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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 count...
Grants to USA, Canada, and Mexico nonprofit organizations, municipalities, social enterprises, and Indigenous groups for activities to benefit communities where the funding source has a business presence. Funding is intended to support programs and projects in the...
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...
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. Funding is intended for a broad range of programs, projects, and activities to directly be...
Grants of up to $5,000 to Ontario charitable and nonprofit organizations, sports groups and clubs, and volunteer groups for activities to benefit residents in eligible regions. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: ho...
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. Applicants are required to submit an abstract prior to a full manuscript submission. The purpose of the award is to...
Grants of up to $5,000 to Ontario registered charities and qualified donees in eligible locations for capacity building programs. First-time applicants must submit an eligibility survey prior to applying. Eligible programs include those addressing arts and culture...
Grants of up to $12,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for research and education projects with a focus on aquatic life. Eligible projects are those that enhance understanding of aquatic environments, hazards posed to coastal and ocean e...
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...
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...
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...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International military members and veterans for standardized testing and preparation course expenses. Funding is intended for current or retired members of the military and veterans. Applicants must submit a Letter of Intent prior to sub...
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 ...
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 t...
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 researche...
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...
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 suppo...
In-kind support to USA, Canada, and International fitness professionals for professional development. The purpose of funding is to enable and encourage talented fitness professionals to enter the fitness industry. The chosen applicant will receive a variety of pro...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International mid-career researchers affiliated with 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 researchers e...
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...