Join Run Ottawa and Ottawa Sport Council for a Virtual Information Session & Q&A Thursday, September 10th.
Register Below.
The Ottawa Sport Council is excited to share a vital funding opportunity for local sport organizations!
Run Ottawa has launched the Run Ottawa Community Sport Fund, providing financial support to local, non-profit community sport organizations to help purchase essential equipment that enhances program delivery, safety, participant experience, and accessibility.
Funding Details
- Grants Available: Two (2) grants of $10,000 CAD each (one-time equipment grant).
- Eligible Uses: New or replacement equipment purchases, safety/protective gear, or equipment that improves accessibility.
- Who Can Apply: Registered local non-profit sport organizations in the Ottawa/Gatineau region (within a 100 km radius of downtown Ottawa) that deliver endurance sport programming (such as running, track & field, cycling, cross-country skiing, swimming, rowing/paddling, triathlon, orienteering, and more).
- Application Window: Open now through September 30, 2026.
Virtual Information Session & Live Q&A
To help your organization submit a competitive application, the Ottawa Sport Council and Run Ottawa are co-hosting a live virtual webinar. Hear directly from Run Ottawa on grant specifics and connect with the Ottawa Sport Council for guidance on application requirements.
- Date: Thursday, September 10, 2026
- Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EDT
- Location: Virtual / Online (Zoom link to be shared upon registration)
Why attend? This 1-hour session is designed to walk you through the specifics of the grant, eligibility, required documentation, and evaluation criteria. You’ll also have the opportunity to ask your questions directly during a live Q&A session and connect with other community sport leaders across the region.
[Click Here to Register for the Webinar]
For full eligibility criteria, key dates, and application requirements, please visit the Run Ottawa Community Sport Fund Page.