Sport Hosting Office (SHO) Event Grant program
Explore Waterloo Region’s Sport Hosting Office (SHO) Event Grant program is intended to support organizations hosting new and existing sporting events in the region that will enhance sporting infrastructure, the region’s event hosting capacity, and create strong experiences for the community and spectators.
If you are interested in further information on the Sport Hosting Event Grants, please contact Manager of Sport Hosting, Taylor MacIntyre, at [email protected]
Grant Intake: Deadline to submit October 31st, 2024.
Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund (CSRIF)
The Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund (CSRIF) provides funding to municipalities, Indigenous communities, non-profit organizations and (for new builds only) for-profit organizations.The CSRIF is a cost-shared program and has been launched to:
- foster healthier and more active lifestyle for families
- help more communities across the province host local, national and international sporting events and competitions
The CSRIF is a two-stream, application-based funding program:
- Stream 1: Repair and Rehabilitation
Application deadline is Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at 5pm EST - Stream 2: New Builds/Signature New Builds
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until all funding has been allocated. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply early.
Application deadline is Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at 5pm EST.
If you have specific questions about the program, including those related to eligibility of your project, contact the local Regional Development Advisor for Waterloo Region:
Dana Kuska
519-498-7358
[email protected].
For more information about and/or to apply for the Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund, use the link below.
Additional Funding Opportunities
Funding to assist with sport hosting, programming and infrastructure projects are available through Municipal, Provincial and Federal partners. For further information on types of funding, eligibility and submission deadlines, please visit the links below.
City Of Waterloo Community Cash Grants
City Of Cambridge Arts And Culture Funding
City Of Kitchener Grants & Incentives
Township Of North Dumfries Community Grants Program
Township Of Woolwich Grants And Special Assistance
Township Of Wilmot Municipal Grants Program