Registered non-profits hosting sporting events can now apply to receive up to $5,000 from the City of Grande Prairie’s new Sport Hosting Grant.

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

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.  

Sport Hosting Grant Eligibility

To be eligible for funding from the Sport Hosting Grant, events must:

• Take place over a minimum of two days
• Be a provincial, western Canada, national, or international sporting event
• Be hosted by a registered non-profit organization

Events taking place in the City of Grande Prairie will take priority and consideration will be given to regional events. Successful applicants can use funding for operating expenses such as facility rentals, marketing, communications, transportation, security, accommodations, and officials.

The Sport Hosting Grant cannot be used to fund playoffs, league games, event bids, recreational activities or for a non-profit’s internal operations.

Application Information

Organizations interested in event funding can submit a completed Sport Hosting Grant Application, available at cityofgp.com/funding, to grants@cityofgp.com.

Applications for the new Sport Hosting Grant are open now and will be due on March 1 and July 1, 2022 each year.

City Council will give final approval on which events receive funding based on recommendations from the Community Advisory Committee. Approval will be based on value, ability to attract visitors to the area, and the economic, social and health benefit to the community.

For full details on criteria and guidelines to qualify for funding, please visit cityofgp.com/funding.