Deadline: 1-Oct-25
The Parks Foundation Calgary is accepting applications for the Amateur Sport Grant Program to enhance amateur sports throughout the Calgary area.
The program supports capital projects that provide significant benefit to the continuation and enrichment of amateur sport. Eligible organizations can apply for grants to fund new sport facilities, the expansion or improvement of existing facilities, or sport equipment.
The program was created to provide an Olympic legacy from the operations of the Saddledome. The continued success of the program is made possible through a joint community partnership with the Calgary Flames Hockey Club, the Saddledome Foundation, and Parks Foundation Calgary.
Funding Information
- Eligible organizations, based in Calgary, can apply for grants of up to $125,000 for new sports facilities, expanding or improving existing facilities, or purchasing sport equipment.
Eligible Projects
- An Amateur Sport Grant can be applied for the following:
- The development of new sport facilities, expanding or renovating existing facilities or for purchasing sport-related equipment (personal equipment not eligible). It is mandatory that the project directly increases accessibility to the sport.
- Portions of a major project that are directly sport related. For example, a grant could be awarded to refinish gym floors, but would not be awarded for the development of washrooms.
- The project must be within the Calgary municipal boundaries or demonstrate benefit to Calgary athletes.
- Projects associated with community rink upgrades, refurbishments, or new rinks, will be considered for the Calgary Flames Rink Award, which is evaluated once per year in October. If applicants are not successful in receiving the award, they will be automatically considered for the Amateur Sports Grant Program.
Eligibility Criteria
- Any non-profit organization, club, league, educational institution, or group is eligible for a grant if they:
- Have been a registered non-profit organization for a minimum of 3 years and serve Calgary athletes.
- Have objectives and programs related to sport development and young athletes.
- Have not received an Amateur Sport Grant in the past 3 years.
- Schools: the first grant is limited to a maximum of $20,000, the second grant is limited to a $10,000 matching grant and are not currently eligible to apply for a third grant.
For more information, visit Parks Foundation Calgary.