The Sport Hosting Office (SHO) provides access to financial support, as well as providing information on grant opportunities available to sporting events. If you are interested in further information on event hosting grants in the region and province, please contact the Sport Hosting Office.
For information on Sport Hosting Office Grants, please contact the Director of Sport Hosting, Allister Scorgie [email protected]
Grant Intake Schedule
Intake #1 – CLOSED
For events occurring between April 1, 2023– December 31, 2023
Intake Open February 1, 2023
Deadline February 28, 2023
Intake #2 – CLOSED
For events occurring between January 1, 2024 – September 30, 2024
Intake Open October 1, 2023
Deadline October 31, 2023
Intake #3 – CLOSED
For events occurring between September 30, 2024 – April 30, 2025
Intake Open February 1, 2024
Deadline March 31, 2024
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