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Applications for 2026 to 2027 Intake II 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 260 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 intake period is open.

The application process is administered through Transfer Payment Ontario. Visit the available funding opportunities page for details on applying to the Sport Hosting Program.

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