The Ottawa Sport Council is once again partnering with Their Opportunity to deliver the Ottawa Sport Council Foundation 2024 Community Opportunity Grant. Their Opportunity is a national children’s charity that delivers and subsidizes community sport and engagement programming to eliminate barriers of access and empower youth to reach their full potential through sport.
We are pleased to announce that the grant window for the 2024 Ottawa Sport Council Foundation Community Opportunity Grant is now open. We will be awarding two grants of up to $2,000 each for inclusive sport programs.
The application is available as a fillable PDF. Within the document you will find all the details necessary to complete the grant, including key terms defined and frequently asked questions. The Ottawa Sport Council is also available to answer clarifying questions in advance of submission.
The Ottawa Sport Council Foundation 2024 Community Opportunity Grant is offered in partnership by the Ottawa Sport Council, Their Opportunity, and the Ottawa Community Foundation.
Key Details
- Grant Window: Monday, May 13 to Friday, June 7 at 17:00 EST
- Amount Awarded: Up to $2,000
- Number of Programs to Receive Funding: 2
- Grant Duration: Up to 1 year
Understanding the Program Goal and Eligibility
The Ottawa Sport Council Foundation 2024 Community Opportunity Grant offers funding to children and youth programs which support accessibility and inclusivity of those who face socio-economic barriers to participation in sport and underrepresented and marginalized populations.
Eligible programs must also be in alignment with the charitable purpose of Their Opportunity to deliver and subsidize local sport for development and community engagement programming. Their Opportunity’s programs and services help eliminate socio-economic barriers of access to sports and recreation while promoting a lifestyle of giving back.
For examples of programs which have received funding from the Ottawa Sport Council Foundation in the past, click here. Please note, as the focus of the grant changes, past funded programs may not necessarily be in alignment with the 2024 eligibility requirements.
For additional information regarding equity, diversity, and inclusion we invite you to check out The Belonging Playbook. The Belonging Playbook was developed to help community sport organizations remove barriers to access to foster more welcoming and inclusive environments. The Belonging Playbook is a resource for all members of community sport organizations to create more inclusive spaces.
We look forward to receiving applications from community sport programs that support an equitable, diverse, and inclusion sport experience for all.
Click here to access the Ottawa Sport Council Foundation 2024 Community Opportunity Grant.