The Ottawa Sport Council is pleased to partner with Their Opportunity to deliver the Ottawa Sport Council Foundation 2025 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 2025 Ottawa Sport Council Foundation Community Opportunity Grant opens on May 1st, 2025. We will be awarding two grants of up to $2,000 each for inclusive sport programs.
Access to applications are live as of May 1st, 2025 for the Ottawa Sport Council Foundation 2025 Community Opportunity Grant.
Ottawa Sport Council Foundation 2025 Community Opportunity Grant APPLICATION FORM NOW AVAILABLE
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 questions in advance of submission. Reach out to Frances Mercer, [email protected] for any questions or assistance during the application process.
Key Details
- Grant Application Window: Thursday, May 1st to Thursday, June 5th 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 2025 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 2025 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 and 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 where we believe that there should only be positive experiences in sport.
RANDY GILL
President & CEO
P: 1 844 843 4767 Ex: 112
www.TheirOpportunity.com [email protected]
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For further information on grant application and details, please contact:
Frances Mercer
Executive Director,
Conseil du sport d’Ottawa Sport Council