Sport Event Hosting Grant

The 2024 Sport Event Hosting Grant offers financial support to eligible organizations hosting sanctioned recreation and amateur sports events in Edmonton, including provincial, Western Canadian, national, or international competitions.
  • City of Edmonton
Overview of the Sport Event Hosting Grant program:

This grant supports registered non-profit organizations that organize events enhancing Edmonton's reputation as a premier destination for sporting competitions. Eligible events must be endorsed by a recognized governing body and determine champions at the provincial, national, or international level. The grant assists with expenses like facility rentals, equipment, adjudication fees, awards, publicity, and participant transportation within the city. Events must be inclusive and open to all eligible participants, not limited to specific groups or clubs. However, banquets, conferences, and events hosted by educational institutions are not eligible.

Benefits of the Sport Event Hosting Grant program:
  • Financial support for hosting large-scale, sanctioned sports competitions.
  • Recognition for Edmonton as a sporting destination through media coverage and participant engagement.
  • Engagement opportunities for local volunteers and participants.
Eligibility criteria of the Sport Event Hosting Grant program:
  • Applicant Eligibility:
  • Registered non-profits operating for at least one year before the application deadline.
  • Event Eligibility:
  • Events must:
  • Be sanctioned by a recognized governing body.
  • Determine a provincial, national, or world champion.
  • Be open to all eligible participants.
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