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Opening September 2026

Micro-Grants

Funding, mentorship, and support for youth and community organizations creating new opportunities for sport across Canada. Applications open September 1, 2026.

Fueling youth sport across Canada

Have an idea to get more young people moving? We'll help make it happen.

RE.sport is offering micro-grants to youth and community organizations who want to create new opportunities for sport and physical activity in their communities. Whether you're a young leader with a big idea or an organization ready to expand your programming, we're here to help — with funding, mentorship, and support along the way.

Up to $500

Youth-Led Initiatives

For individual youth or small youth groups (ages 12–18) living in Canada with an idea to start something new in sport or physical activity. You'll receive funding to bring your idea to life, plus guidance from our team throughout your project.

Up to $5,000

Community-Led Initiatives

For nonprofits, schools, sports clubs, youth councils, parent groups, and community groups across Canada launching a new sport or physical activity initiative for youth up to 18. Initiatives should be novel and aim to involve 15–20 youth participants.

What we're looking for

Fresh ideas, rooted in your community

We want to hear from youth and groups with fresh ideas for projects that haven't been tried before in your community, that get more young people active, and that reflect what your community actually wants and needs.

We especially welcome applications from equity-deserving groups, including Black, Indigenous, racialized, newcomer, low-income, 2SLGBTQ+, rural and remote, and disabled youth and communities.

How it works

Four steps, with support the whole way

  1. 1

    Apply

    Tell us about your idea in a short application.

  2. 2

    Get funded

    Successful applicants are notified and receive their grant.

  3. 3

    Bring it to life

    Run your initiative with support from the RE.sport team along the way.

  4. 4

    Share your story

    Let us know how it went and help inspire future change.

You're not on your own. Every funded applicant gets access to the RE.sport team for guidance, check-ins, and support — as much or as little as you need.

Timeline

Key dates

Sep 1, 2026Grant applications open
Oct 30, 2026Application deadline
Nov 30, 2026Notification of decisions
Jan 15, 2027Initiatives and funding begin

When you apply, plan for a project lasting up to 8 months (youth-funded) or 12 months (community-funded). Funds must be used within 12 months, by January 15, 2028.

Ready to get started?

Applications open September 1, 2026

When applications open, you'll choose the stream that applies to you — youth-led or community-led — and apply right here. Check back on September 1, or reach out with any questions.

Applications open Sept 1, 2026

Questions? Contact the RE.sport team at resport.kpe@utoronto.ca.