Deadline for Sports 4 All Fund Applications Approaching Quickly

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – March 17, 2026

The application process for the Sport 4 All Fund, the legacy fund of the Renfrew County 2023 Ontario Winter Games, is straightforward. Individual youth, sports clubs and organizations and municipalities across Renfrew County are eligible to apply for the funds. The application deadline is Friday, March 20, 2026 at 12 p.m.

The Sport 4 All Legacy Fund, totalling $375,000 will be distributed across three key areas:

1. Youth Sport Grant (up to age 21): Allocating $20,000 annually, with grants up to $1,500.00 per request, to assist with equipment costs, travel expenses, registration fees, and more.
2. Sports Clubs: Providing $20,000 annually, divided into four grants of $5,000 each, to support teams, clubs, and organizations with specific needs.
3. Major Sports Infrastructure: Offering $40,000 annually, split into four grants of up to $10,000 each, for new construction or improvements to existing sports facilities. These grants aim to enhance accessibility, increase participation, improve facility quality, or introduce new sporting options.

Application forms and more information available on the Ottawa Valley Community Foundation website: www.givingthatgrows.com/applying-for-funds/.

Background Information

The fund was made possible through the generosity of local businesses and individuals, who collectively contributed nearly $400,000 to support the 2023 Ontario Winter Games hosted by the County of Renfrew. For more information on the application process and eligibility criteria, please visit the County of Renfrew's official website or contact the Ottawa Valley Community Foundation at foundation@givingthatgrows.com. 

Sport 4 All Fund applications opened on Monday, February 2, 2026, and the deadline for submitting applications is Friday, March 20, 2026, at 12 p.m. Successful applicants will be notified beginning Monday, April 20, 2026. This round of Sport 4 All funds will support sports activities and investments in the 2026 season.

The Ottawa Valley Community Foundation, previously known as the Pembroke Petawawa District Community Foundation, was founded in 2008 to address vital community needs as the support from government and service clubs declined.

For more information please contact:

Jamie L. Bourgeois – Community Liaison

Email: foundation@givingthatgrows.com

Phone: 613-633-0059