Ontario Sport Hosting Program Grant

Funder: Ontario Government: Ministry of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries

The Ontario Sport Hosting Program aims to provide project-based funding to support major national and international amateur sport events in Ontario. This initiative seeks to create lasting legacies in sport, boost local economies through tourism, and foster community engagement in physical activities. By enhancing opportunities for local athletes and developing the sport infrastructure, the program encourages participation and builds a culture of sport that resonates with all Ontarians.

The Sport Hosting Program provides project-based funding to help applicants deliver major national and international amateur sport events in Ontario.
The objectives of the program are to:

• create legacies that support sport at the provincial, regional and local level
• provide economic benefits through increased levels of tourism, expenditures and improved public infrastructure
• foster a culture of sport and physical activity in communities by creating role models and enhancing community spirit and involvement in sports
• increase opportunities for Ontario athletes to compete and participate in events in Ontario

seek new avenues to further build and develop the sport capacity of the province by providing additional ways to develop and train coaches, officials and volunteers
create a culture of sport that engages all Ontariansincrease affordable opportunities for Ontario athletes to compete at home to earn future national team opportunities.