The Minor Project Capital Grant Program
This grant program has been developed to:
- Provide financial assistance for minor capital costs associated with recreation facilities and equipment
- Assist with the rehabilitation of existing facilities
Program Goals
- This program supports the goals and objectives of the Provincial Recreation and Sport Strategy, specifically Key Direction #6 - Infrastructure Capacity
- Retrofit and renovate existing facilities to increase use, minimize operating costs, and improve safety and accessibility
- View Guidelines and Application Form
Follow-up Report
- A Final/Summary Report including financial details, relevant documentation (e.g., receipts, pictures etc.) and a description of work undertaken must be submitted to the Recreation and Sport Division upon completion of the project
- The relevant report form will be forwarded with notification of receiving a grant
Eligible Organizations
| ● Municipalities |
● Incorporated Recreation Commissions |
| ● Local Service Districts |
● Provincial Sport Organizations |
| ● Community Groups |
● Municipal/School Board agreement |
Funding Criteria and Accountability
- Maximum amount per project is $3,000; Minimum grant amount of $1,000
- Financial report to the Recreation/Sport Division upon project completion
- Submission of financial reports is required for future funding consideration
Ineligible Projects
- Programming, Staffing, Operating
- All Terrain Vehicle or Snowmobile Trails, Road repairs or upgrades
- Unfenced, unsupervised or unfiltered swimming pools
- Playgrounds not owned by a municipality or school
For more information please contact:
Mr. Roger McGrath, Program Administrator
Dept. of Tourism, Culture & Recreation
P.O. Box 8700
Tel: (709) 729-5280
Fax: (709) 729-729-5293