30 August 2016

Grant Opportunities

Grant Funding for Clubs

With so many great ideas floating around clubs, it’s important to find the right people and the necessary means to put those ideas into action.  One great way to bring those innovative ideas into fruition is to apply for grants.

What types of grants are available?

In general, there are three types of grants that an organization can apply for:

Operating Grants
These grants are for an organization’s ongoing programming funding needs and can be single year or multi-year grants.  For example, if you are looking to cover staff salaries for an ongoing program, you would seek out an operating grant.

Project Grants
Project or program grants are for one-time program or activities with a specific time frame.  As with operating grants, project grants can be single year or multi-year.

Capital Grants
This type of grant offers funding for physical needs like facility renovations or equipment purchases.  You will find that the these grants favour those looking to encourage inclusive facility and equipment use, as well as renovations to become more environmentally friendly.  

 

How will I know what the grant can be used for?

When researching grant options, it is important to review all the information about each specific grant. Grant applications will specifically outline what they will and won’t fund.  Knowing what you need funded will help you decide which grant to apply for.

 

What grants are available?


Community Recreation Investment Funding Program (Community Recreation)

This project grant provides short-term funding for Toronto-based not-for-profit groups.  The projects eligible for funding should increase participation in recreation, engage diverse residents, build skills, and use recreation as a tool to develop physical and social health.  Applications are due November 10, 2014 by 4:00pm.


Women in Sport Encouragement (WISE) Fund
The Canadian Association for the Advancement of Women and Sport and Physical Activity offer $1000 grant to support the development of women leaders and support organizations that are currently offering or creating sport programs targeted to girls and women.  Applications will be accepted between November 17, 2014 and December 5, 2014.   


Para-Equipment Fund and Recruitment Program Fund

The Canadian Paralympic Committee (CPC) offers funding to support expansion and creation of positive introductory Parasport experiences.  They offer captial grants through the Para-Equipment Fund and mixed grants through the Recruitment Program Fund.  Please contact the CPC for more information.


Investors Group Community Coaching Conferences
Investors Group has partnered with the Coaching Association of Canada to offer communities support in holding coaching conferences and/or NCCP workshops.  They look for events that educate and develop coaches (from a wide variety of sports) in a community.  Applications are taken on a rolling basis and should be submitted at least 2 months in advance of the event.
There are many more funding opportunities waiting for you – check out this great resource created by the Toronto Sport Council!

Grants Available in 2015

Some of the most important grant options for clubs to be aware of will become available again in 2015.

The Ontario Trillium Foundation is revamping their granting program into ReDesign 2015 with their new fiscal year in late Spring 2015.  They will be launching 4 granting streams that will make applying more user-friendly.

Clubs will also see opportunities with the Ministry of Tourism, Culture, and Sport become available in 2015.  Their Ontario Sport and Recreation Communities Fund strives to support encourage and increase participation in sport and recreation in Ontario.

The Royal Bank of Canada supports organizations that teach new skills and sport to kids through their RBC Learn to Play Grant.  They offer two granting streams, one for engaging children in sport and another for implementing actions plans to transform their community’s access to sport.

Also reopening in the Spring of 2015 is the Vital Toronto Fund from the Toronto Foundation.  Their grants focus on Vital People, Vital Ideas, and Vital Youth/Playing for Keeps.

 


Hire a Student!

Service Canada offers funding opportunities to hire a student through Canada Summer Jobs. Information for Summer 2015 will be available soon.