Sports Tourism Grant

The following events are eligible for the Sports Tourism Grant: 

• Provincial, western, national, or international sports events
• Major events and multi-sport games
• Multi-day events are preferred, but single-day events may qualify if they generate over $250,000 in economic impact, verified by Sport Tourism Canada's STEAM tools.

Special considerations include events with over 1,000 participants, or those focused on emerging sports with plans to expand into multi-day events or larger competitions.

Funding ranges for the Sport Tourism Grant include: 

• Multi-sport games, major, and international events: $8,000–$15,000
• National events: $6,000–$7,500
• Western events: $3,000–$5,500
• Provincial events: $2,500–$5,000

The Sports Tourism Grant program is now open for 2026. To apply, please complete our Sports Tourism Grant Application Form. 

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