Sport & Recreation Stream Priorities
- Increase accessibility to sport and recreation activities and resources, including sporting events and celebrations.
- Support community initiatives that address the recreation aspirations of our diverse community.
- Promote active and healthy lifestyles among children and youth.
- Support community initiatives that encourage multi-season use of open space.
- Support efforts by organizations that deliver programs, services and space that align with the Truth & Reconciliation Calls to Action (TRC).
We strongly recommend applicants contact the City of Regina to determine which grant and/or funding stream is most appropriate for their organization or specific initiative. In some cases, applicants may be eligible to apply for more than one grant.
Community Partner grants provide up to four years of core operation and core program funding to non-profit organizations that play a unique, strategic and essential role in the community.
Note: All applicants looking to apply for Community Partner status must have been previously funded for three consecutive years through the Community Investments Annual Activity Grant Program.
New Applicants
Organizations wishing to apply for a Community Partner grant must first meet with a Coordinator in the Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Department to discuss eligibility requirements. City of Regina Administration will direct the organization to the most appropriate stream, as well as provide the organization with the Community Partner Application Form.
Application Deadline (Sport & Recreation):
- December 8, 2022
For more information contact Community Investments at 306-777-7507 or email communityinvestments@regina.ca.
Annual Activity grants provide funding for eligible recurring or ongoing activities offered by non-profit organizations.
There are two levels of funding available through this grant program:
- Minor Funding: Up to $10,000, for initiatives that are completed within 12 months.
- Major Funding: Over $10,000 and up to $30,000, for initiatives that are completed within 12 months. Special exceptions can be made for grants that have a unique nature and demonstrate that it will take longer than 12 months to complete. In some cases, organizations may receive approval to spend their allocated funds over a period of up to 24 months.
New Applicants
If your organization is looking to receive funding for recurring ongoing events or series/season, apply for an Annual Activity grant. We encourage your organization to refer to the New Initiative/Annual Activity Guidelines before filling out an application form.
Application Deadline:
- February 9, 2023
Applications Forms:
Adjudication: Grant applications for the Annual Activity program are reviewed by the Sport & Recreation Grant Review Committee.
Grant Recipients:
If you require more information contact Community Investments at 306-777-7507 or email communityinvestments@regina.ca.
Returning Applicants
If your organization received funding in 2022 through this program, you are required to submit an Annual Activity Funding Report.
Funding Report Deadline (Sport & Recreation):
- February 9, 2023
If you have not received your Annual Activity Funding Report contact Community Investments at 306-777-7507 or email communityinvestments@regina.ca.
The New Initiative grants provide funding for eligible initiatives offered by non-profit organizations.
There are two levels of funding available through this grant program:
- Minor Funding: Up to $10,000, for initiatives that are completed within 12 months.
- Major Funding: Over $10,000 and up to $30,000, for initiatives that are completed within 12 months. Special exceptions can be made for grants that have a unique nature and demonstrate that it will take longer than 12 months to complete. In some cases, organizations may receive approval to spend their allocated funds over a period of up to 24 months.
New Applicants
If your organization is looking to receive funding for one-time or first-time programs/projects, organizational development or capital initiatives, apply for a New Initiative grant. We encourage your organization to refer to the New Initiative/Annual Activity Guidelines before filling out an application form.
Application Deadline:
- February 9, 2023
Applications Forms:
Adjudication: Grant applications for the New Initiative program are reviewed by the Sport & Recreation Grant Review Committee.
Grant Recipients:
Returning Applicants
If your organization received funding in 2020 through this program, you are required to report on your year of activities. This report is to be submitted within 90 days of the completion of the initiative.
Follow-up Reports:
If you require more information contact Community Investments at 306-777-7507 or email communityinvestments@regina.ca.
The Adapted Sport & Recreation Grant is designed to support projects and initiatives that enhance inclusion and increase accessibility in sport and recreation for people with disabilities. This is one-time funding that will allow organizations to try something new, or make accessibility-related changes to existing programs, services or facilities.
Organizations can apply for:
- Accessibility audits
- New programs/projects/services,
- One-time support for existing programs/projects/services,
- Capital initiatives including renovations and equipment purchase, and events
Application Deadline:
- June 22, 2023, at 4:45 p.m.
Guidelines & Application:
Follow-up Report:
Grant Recipients:
Learn more about additional Funding Opportunities for Accessible Recreation.
The Hosting Grant is for amateur championship events that contribute to building community pride and encouraging community interaction and spirit.
The level of assistance varies depending on the competition. The maximum allocation per championship event is:
- International: Up to $10,000 (must include competitors from at least three countries)
- National/North American: Up to $8,000
- Western Canadian: Up to $4,000
- Provincial: Up to $2,000
Application Deadlines: Applications will be accepted prior to seven deadline dates throughout the year: February 28, March 31, April 28, May 31, June 30, September 30 and November 30, 2023, as long as funds remain available. Please apply by the deadline which is at least six weeks prior to the event. The City commits to providing a response within four weeks of each of the deadline dates. Applications can be submitted up to one year prior to the event.
Application Form:
Follow-up Reports:
Grant Recipients
If you require more information, please contact Community Investments at 306-777-7507 or email communityinvestments@regina.ca.
