The new Sport Hosting Grant aims to encourage organizations to host events that bring more visitors to Grande Prairie, and better support the significant positive economic, social and health benefits on the community from sport tourism.  

The fund was created to support and encourage local organizations to hold various sporting events in the community.

Applicants will be notified following the Community Advisory Committee’s decision. All decisions are final and grants may be conditional. Applicants are advised that if successful here, their request will not be considered under any other grant process administered by the City.

Criteria & Guidelines

Funding may be used for operating expenses such as facility rentals, marketing, communications, transportation, security, accommodations and officials.

• Preference will be given to event venue and accommodations located in the City of Grande Prairie.
• The host organization should be involved in the community year round.
• No single grant shall exceed $5,000 for large-scale events, and $1,000 for small-scale events.
• No single sport shall receive more than 20% of the annual budget for the grant.
• All funding received must be used for the sole purpose identified in the application.
• The determination of successful applicants will be based on the Community Advisory Committee’s evaluation of the value of the event, the economic, social, and health benefit to the community, and its ability to attract visitors to the area.
• Preference will be given to those applicants who work in partnership with other groups/ organizations to organize the event.
• The event must be publicized locally and/or regionally.
• Incomplete applications will not be considered.
• Funding recipients shall at all times comply with all Environmental, Health and/or Safety requirements of law. The recipient agrees that in keeping with the City’s commitment to a healthy environment, they are subject to the responsibilities outlined in City Policy 215 “Environmental Responsibilities”.
• The City of Grande Prairie must be listed as additionally insured for all events taking place in City of Grande Prairie facilities.
• A Statement of Accountability form is required to be filled out for awards of  more than $4,999.00 within ninety (90) days of the completion of the event. Unexpended funds must be returned to the fund for redistribution by that deadline. This report is to include a financial report showing overall actual expenditures and disposition of the grant along with an evaluation of the program in relation to its original objectives. Please note that failure to provide accountability information may jeopardize the opportunity for any further funding. 

The deadlines for Sport Hosting Grant applications are the first business days after January 1 and July 1 each year.

Eligible Events

Large-scale sports events: recognized provincial, Western Canada, national or international sporting events.

Small-scale sports events: 35% of teams or participants from a proximity of 100 km or greater from Grande Prairie.

• Events must be hosted by registered non-profit organizations.
• Must take place over a minimum of two days.
• Funding for playoffs, league games, or event bids are not eligible.
• Grants cannot be used for the internal operations of a non-profit organization.
• Funding for recreational activities (i.e., weekend of golf) are not eligible.

Submission Information

Please submit this form through the online application form