Please see relevant grant application form and guidelines for application deadlines.

Sport & Recreation Stream Priorities

  • Increase accessibility to sport and recreation activities and resources, including sporting events and celebrations.
  • Support community initiatives that address the recreation aspirations of equity-deserving groups, such as First Nations, Métis, Inuit people, ethnocultural minorities, 2SLGBTQIAP+, people with disabilities, etc.
  • Promote active and healthy lifestyles among children and youth.
  • Support community initiatives that encourage multi-season use of open space.
  • Support efforts by organizations that deliver programs, services and space that align with the Truth & Reconciliation Calls to Action (TRC).

We strongly recommend applicants contact Community Investments at the City of Regina to determine which grant or funding stream is most appropriate for their organization or specific initiative. In some cases, applicants may be eligible to apply for more than one grant.

Community Partner Grant

Community Partner grants provide up to four years of core operation and core program funding to non-profit organizations that play a unique, strategic and essential role in the community.

Note: All applicants looking to apply for Community Partner status must have been previously funded for three consecutive years through the Community Investments "Annual Activity Grant" Program.

New Applicants

Organizations wishing to apply for a Community Partner grant must first meet with a Coordinator in the Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Department to discuss eligibility requirements. City of Regina Administration will direct the organization to the most appropriate stream, as well as provide the organization with the Community Partner Application Form.

Application Deadline (Sport & Recreation):

  • See application form for deadline

For more information contact Community Investments at 306-777-7507 or email .

Annual Activity Grant

Annual Activity grants provide funding for eligible recurring or ongoing activities offered by non-profit organizations.

There are two levels of funding available through this grant program:

  • Minor Funding: Up to $10,000, for initiatives that are completed within 12 months.
  • Major Funding: Over $10,000 and up to $30,000, for initiatives that are completed within 12 months. Special exceptions can be made for grants that have a unique nature and demonstrate that it will take longer than 12 months to complete. In some cases, organizations may receive approval to spend their allocated funds over a period of up to 24 months.

New Applicants

If your organization is looking to receive funding for recurring ongoing events or series/season, apply for an Annual Activity grant. We encourage your organization to refer to the New Initiative/Annual Activity Guidelines before completing an application form.

Application Deadline: 
  • The deadline for 2025 applications is February 13, 2025, at 4:45 p.m.
Applications Forms:
Adjudication:

The Sport & Recreation Grant Review Committee reviews applications for the Annual Activity Grant program.

Grant Recipients:

If you require more information contact Community Investments at 306-777-7507 or email .

Returning Applicants

If your organization received funding last year through this program, you are required to submit an Annual Activity Funding Report.

Funding Report Deadline (Sport & Recreation):
  • See application form for deadline

If you have not received your Annual Activity Funding Report contact Community Investments at 306-777-7507 or email .

New Initiative Grant

New Initiative grants provide funding for eligible initiatives offered by non-profit organizations.

There are two levels of funding available through this grant program:

  • Minor Funding: Up to $10,000, for initiatives that are completed within 12 months.
  • Major Funding: Over $10,000 and up to $30,000, for initiatives that are completed within 12 months. Special exceptions can be made for grants that have a unique nature and demonstrate that it will take longer than 12 months to complete. In some cases, organizations may receive approval to spend their allocated funds over a period of up to 24 months.

New Applicants

If your organization is looking to receive funding for one-time or first-time programs/projects, organizational development or capital initiatives, apply for a New Initiative grant. We encourage your organization to refer to the New Initiative/Annual Activity Guidelines before completing an application form.

Application Deadline: 
  • The deadline for 2025 applications is February 13, 2025, at 4:45 p.m.
Applications Forms:
Adjudication:

The Sport & Recreation Grant Review Committee reviews applications for the New Initiative Grant program.

Grant Recipients:

Returning Applicants

If your organization received funding last year through this program, you are required to report on your year of activities. This report is to be submitted within 90 days of the completion of the initiative.

Follow-up Reports:

If you require more information contact Community Investments at 306-777-7507 or email .

Adapted Sport & Recreation Grant

The Adapted Sport & Recreation Grant is designed to support projects and initiatives that enhance inclusion and increase accessibility in sport and recreation for people with disabilities. This is one-time funding that will allow organizations to try something new, or make accessibility-related changes to existing programs, services or facilities.

Organizations can apply for:

  • Accessibility audits
  • New programs/projects/services,
  • One-time support for existing programs/projects/services,
  • Capital initiatives including renovations and equipment purchase, and events

Application Deadline: 

  • See application form for deadline

Guidelines & Application:

Follow-up Report:

Grant Recipients:

Learn more about additional Funding Opportunities for Accessible Recreation.

Hosting Grant

The Hosting Grant is for amateur championship events that contribute to building community pride and encouraging community interaction and spirit.

The level of assistance varies depending on the competition. The maximum allocation per championship event is:

  • International: Up to $10,000 (must include competitors from at least three countries)
  • National/North American: Up to $8,000
  • Western Canadian: Up to $4,000
  • Provincial: Up to $2,000

Application Deadlines: See application form for deadline, as long as funds remain available. Please apply by the deadline which is at least six weeks prior to the event. The City commits to providing a response within four weeks of each of the deadline dates. Applications can be submitted up to one year prior to the event.

Application Form:

Follow-up Reports:

Grant Recipients

If you require more information, please contact Community Investments at 306-777-7507 or email .

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