Ontario Sport Hosting Program
Learn how this program provides funding to organizations to host amateur sport events, and browse a list of past recipients.
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Applications for 2026 to 2027 Intake I are now open. Learn how to apply.
Overview
The Ontario Sport Hosting Program provides project-based funding to help applicants deliver national and international amateur sport events in Ontario.
The province provides an annual investment of $3 million and has supported 230 events since 2018.
The program:
- provides funding for a variety of winter and summer sports
- helps to create a culture that values sport and contributes to athlete development
- encourages the development of legacies for amateur sport and local communities
- boosts local economies through sport tourism
For more information, please refer to the Sport Hosting Program Guidelines.
How to apply
The application process is administered through Transfer Payment Ontario. Visit the available funding opportunities page for details on applying to the Sport Hosting Program.
The intake period is open, apply now.
List of recipients
Updated: November 17, 2025
Published: March 18, 2022