Playground Grants and Funding Opportunities
Building, updating and
maintaining a playground takes money, but there are several
organizations across in Canada that allocate funds for
playground projects through playground grants. Since grants
are financial aid that does not have to be repaid, it’s
essentially free money and a way to boost or jumpstart your
playground budget. Playground grants can assist you
with receiving the funds you need to make your project come
to life. While we don't offer grants directly, we have
provided you with a list of grants broken down by Province.
Contact us for further grant support.
Canada
Canadian Tire Jumpstart
Accessibility Grant
Accessible grants that support
the capital costs of construction and renovation projects
aimed at helping kids of all abilities enjoy sport and play.
KaBOOM: Let's Play Dream
Playground Grants
Since 1996, KABOOM! has
collaborated with partners to build, open or improve more
than 16,700 playgrounds across the country. We build
playspaces in partnership with child-serving nonprofits and
municipal agencies. Our projects are an incredible
opportunity to build new and exciting places for kids and
teens to play.
Enabling
Accessibility Fund
The Enabling Accessibility Fund
(EAF) provides funding to eligible capital projects that
increase access for people with disabilities to Canadian
communities and workplaces, which in turn creates
opportunities for people with disabilities to participate in
community activities or access employment opportunities.
https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/programs/enabling-accessibility-fund.html
Community Foundations of
Canada
The Healthy Communities
Initiative will provide funding to a broad range of
organizations, including local governments, charities,
Indigenous communities and nonprofits, for projects,
programming and services that help communities create safe
and vibrant public spaces, improve mobility options and
provide innovative digital solutions.
http://communityfoundations.ca/
Canada Post Community
Foundation
The Community Foundation awards
grants to Canadian schools, charities and community
organizations that make a difference in the lives of
children and youth, up to the age of 21.
https://www.canadapost.ca/web/en/pages/aboutus/communityfoundation/criteria.page
Good Life Kids Foundation
For kids and youth with special needs, the path to getting active isn’t always as simple as joining the local sports team or signing up for lessons around the corner. Our Grant Program has been able to help by providing funding to support ongoing physical activity and fitness opportunities through local, provincial and national registered charities across Canada.
https://www.goodlifekids.com/the-grant-program/
Aviva Community Fund The Aviva Community Fund invests
in charitable community initiatives across Canada to
strengthen the local community. There are two levels of
funding for this grant, less than $50,000 and
$50,000-$100,000.
https://www.avivacommunityfund.org/ Rick Hansen Foundation Through the Richardson
Foundation, Richardson International and its various
divisions support many different community initiatives, such
as Splash parks, Playgrounds, Sports fields, Arenas,
Community halls, and Volunteer Fire Departments. Honda Canada Foundation (HCF) dedicated to enhancing the lives
and social well-being of Canadian communities by investing
responsibly in organizations that share our vision and
values. By helping charities registered with the
Canadian Revenue Agency (CRA), our goals include Recognizing
and responding to the changing needs of our communities,
Investing in the people and the charitable groups that make
a difference and maximizing the usefulness of our
involvement.
https://www.hondacanadafoundation.ca/apply-for-funding TD Friends of the Environment
Foundation Grant The Foundation supports a wide
range of environmental initiatives, with a primary focus on
environmental education and green space programs.
Eligible projects include schoolyard greening, park
revitalization, community gardens, park programming and
citizen science initiatives.
https://www.td.com/ca/en/about-td/ready-commitment/funding/fef-grant/ Richardson Foundation Grant Through the Richardson
Foundation, Richardson International and its various
divisions support many different community initiatives, such
as Splash parks, Playgrounds, Sports fields, Arenas,
Community Halls and Volunteer Fire Departments.
https://www.richardson.ca/supporting-our-communities/
Western Financial Group
Western Communities Foundation The Western Communities
Foundation, a not-for-profit that partners with other
charitable programs focusing on health, public housing,
education and recreation, is a pillar of their organization.
Western Financial Group supports the communities in which we
live and do business. The foundation has positively affected
infrastructure, services and community pride.
https://westernfinancialgroup.ca/Our-foundation FCC AgriSpirit Fund Do you have a capital project
that will enrich lives in your rural community? The FCC
AgriSpirit Fund may provide between $5,000 to $25,000 to
projects that qualify in a city or town of fewer than
150,000 people, or an Indigenous community.
https://www.fcc-fac.ca/en/community/giving-back/agrispirit-fund.html The Winnipeg Foundation The Foundation’s main grants program
which supports a wide range of community projects (Up to
$100,000)
http://www.wpgfdn.org/Granting/ApplyforaGrant.aspx
The Community Incentive Grant
Program (C.I.G.P.) The Community Incentive Grant Program
of the City of Winnipeg is designed to encourage non-profit
community organizations to undertake improvements or
purchase capital assets that are available for public use or
will enhance public use of a space or facility.
https://winnipeg.ca/cms/recreation/cigp.stm
Co-op Community Spaces Co-op Community Spaces has been
developed to help protect, beautify and improve spaces
across Western Canada. In keeping with our ongoing
commitment to invest in the communities we serve, Co-op will
contribute $1 million to help support projects that improve
the places Canadians meet, play, learn and share. Since
2015, 147 local projects have been supported with $10.5
million dollars in capital funding.
http://crs.coopconnection.ca/communityspaces.html Building Sustainable Communities
Program For capital projects with eligible
project cost of over $150,000 (larger capital) a maximum
provincial contribution of 50 per cent of eligible project
costs incurred to complete the project has been increased to
a maximum grant of up to $300,000.
https://www.gov.mb.ca/grants/faqs-bscp.html Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries supports a
wide range of charitable, non-profit and community groups in
meaningful, impactful ways – contributing millions of
dollars, and thousands of employee volunteer hours, that add
lasting value to the lives of Manitobans through festival
and event sponsorships and donations.
http://www.mbll.ca/content/community-support
Manitoba Go Access to Manitoba’s government grants.
http://www.mbll.ca/content/community-support
Community Foundation of Portage and
District The Community Foundation of Portage and
District is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for
individuals within their community. CFPD provides an
extensive grant program tailored to support the vitality and
development of our community. Grants are available across a
diverse range of areas to promote inclusivity and ensure
comprehensive support.
Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation
Association Recreation doesn't just happen. It
takes dedicated people like YOU! SPRA is here to
champion our members in all you do to energize Saskatchewan
and change lives - that includes providing grant money to
help you do it!
http://spra.sk.ca/funding/spra-grants/ Community Initiatives Fund The Community Initiatives Fund is a
Special Purpose Fund created by the Government of
Saskatchewan through The Saskatchewan Gaming Corporation
Act. CIF receives a portion of the net revenues from casinos
Regina and Moose Jaw via the Saskatchewan Gaming Corporation
and distributes those proceeds to support community-based
projects throughout Saskatchewan. Since our establishment in
1995, we have distributed more than $163 million to over 400
communities across the province. More than 10% of the
province’s population, primarily children and youth, benefit
annually from CIF’s support of these initiatives.
http://www.cifsask.org/grants/apply-here
Co-op Community Spaces Co-op Community Spaces has been
developed to help protect, beautify and improve spaces
across Western Canada. In keeping with our ongoing
commitment to invest in the communities we serve, Co-op will
contribute $1 million to help support projects that improve
the places Canadians meet, play, learn and share. Since
2015, 147 local projects have been supported with $10.5
million dollars in capital funding.
http://crs.coopconnection.ca/communityspaces.html Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation
Association Grants and Funding Guide We know our industry relies heavily on
grant opportunities to deliver important programs and
services across the province. To help you find the
funding you need, SPRA has compiled over 180 unique
opportunities specific to Sport, Culture and Recreation into
our 2020-2021 Grants and Funding Opportunities Guide. This guide is a great starting point
for both professionals and volunteers working within our
industry looking for grants to support projects, programs or
initiatives.
https://www.spra.sk.ca/funding/grants-and-funding-guide/ Affinity Credit Union Affinity Credit Union is committed to
giving back to the communities they serve. They do this in a
lot of different ways including sponsorships, donations and
community funding. AFF sees their involvement as more
than just writing a cheque – it’s a collaboration. It’s
about working together to make a difference and finding ways
to improve life in our communities.
http://www.affinitycu.ca/meet-affinity/in-the-community/sponsorships Cameco Corporation (Northern
Saskatchewan) One of the ways in which Comeco
contributes to their community is through our community
investment programs. Based on input from northern leaders
and elders, priority is given to initiatives that focus on
youth and are related to education, health/wellness and
sports/recreation activities.
https://www.cameconorth.com/community/funding SaskEnergy SaskEnergy is
committed to supporting non-profit organizations, improving
the quality of life for those in need and finding ways to
celebrate Saskatchewan’s diverse culture.
https://www.saskenergy.com/community/Sponsorships.asp Saskatoon Community Foundation Through the efforts
of the Grants Committee, Saskatoon’s Community Foundation
grants to over 200 different charities each year. Their
grants support a wide range of community needs, including
poverty, education, health, arts and culture, people with
disabilities, environment, family, children and youth, and
many other worthy causes that matter to the people of
Saskatoon.
https://www.saskatooncommunityfoundation.ca/ Sask Lotteries Community Grant The Sask Lotteries Community Grant
Program assists non-profit, volunteer-led community
organizations developing impactful and innovative sport,
culture and recreation programs that meet the needs of the
local community. The program is a partnership
involving the Government of Saskatchewan, Sask Sport,
SaskCulture and the Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation
Association. Every year, these community grants help
fund diverse programs and activities, such as youth beading
programs, taekwondo clubs, music camps, hockey tournaments,
Air Cadets, senior fitness classes, curling, swimming clubs
and paint nights, to name just a few.
http://www.sasklotteries.ca/about-us/community-grant-program.htm Sask Culture Grant Programs Saskatchewan's Cultural sector offers
many grant opportunities. Search our database to find one
for you.
https://www.saskculture.ca/programs/funding-programs/our-grants
Dakota Dunes Community Development
Corporation The Dakota Dunes Community Development
Corporation allocates grant funding in order to enhance
independence and well being of residents of the communities
we support, allocates these funds with fairness,
accountability and transparency and supports economic
development, social development, justice initiatives,
educational development, recreation facilities operation and
development, senior and youth programs, cultural
development, community infrastructure development and
maintenance, health initiatives, and other charitable
purposes. Community Development Corporations
(CDC) Grants You may apply to a CDC for funding if
your organization is located in a community that is near a
Saskatchewan casino. Applications are available for First
Nations and non-First Nations groups. Recretional
facilities operation & development, cultural development,
community infrastructure development and maintenance are
justsome areas that are considered for funding requests. Battlefords Agency Tribal Chiefs
(BATC) Community Development Corporation (CDC) BATC Community Development Corporation
will provide grants through support of catchment area
projects for the development of healthy communities. Northern Lights Community
Development Corporation The goals and objectives of the
Northern Lights Community Development Corporation are “to
facilitate the distribution of a portion of net proceeds
derived from the Northern Lights Casino (or any successor
thereof) located at the Peter Ballantyne Reserve No. 220,
for charitable purposes to First Nations and Non-First
Nations charities and organizations in the community in
which the Corporation is located and in the surrounding
areas. Painted Hand Community Development
Corporation The Painted Hand
Community Development Corporation invites applications from
Charitable and Non Profit organizations for Yorkton Tribal
Council and the cities of Yorkton, Melville and Secondary
area for Economic Development, Social Development, Community
Infrastructure Development &Maintenance, Educational
Development, Recreational facilities Operation & Development
and much more.
Medavie
Health Foundation Grant Through Medavie Health Foundation, they
are focused on partnering with community-based initiatives
that promote long-term lasting impacts in support of healthy
living, adolescent mental health, and families impacted by
post-traumatic stress.
https://www.medavie.ca/en/community-impact/grants/ CN – Railroaders in the Community At CN, giving back is not a slogan, it
is our way of doing business, a way of being, and a spirit
of caring that is shared by our railroading family.
The CN Railroaders in the Community program recognizes these
acts of kindness by providing grants to the not-for-profit
organizations’ employees choose to support through their
volunteer efforts. Six Rivers Fund Community leaders in northern
Saskatchewan, alongside Cameco and Orano, have founded a
lasting trust fund intended to finance community projects
for many years. The Six Rivers Fund, functioning as an
autonomous non-profit entity, is dedicated to backing
projects and initiatives in the northern administration
district (NAD) with a focus on youth, education, sports,
recreation, and health and wellness.
City of Thunder Bay Grants The City of Thunder Bay offers several
funding opportunities to qualified bodies, within specified
criteria and guidelines.
https://www.thunderbay.ca/en/city-hall/grants-incentives-and-funding-programs.aspx Ontario – Available Funding
Opportunities Read about the funding opportunities
that are currently available and what you'll need to know to
apply.
https://www.ontario.ca/page/available-funding-opportunities-ontario-government Ontario Trillium Foundation The Ontario government is investing in the arts and culture, heritage, tourism, sport and recreation sectors to support Ontario’s recovery.
https://www.otf.ca/our-grants/community-building-fund Medavie Health Foundation Grant Through Medavie
Health Foundation, they are focused on partnering with
community-based initiatives that promote long-term lasting
impacts in support of healthy living, adolescent mental
health, and families impacted by post-traumatic stress.
https://www.medavie.ca/en/community-impact/grants/
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
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