The Ministry of Sport is supporting active recreation at the grassroots level and increasing participation in sport and recreation by under-represented groups. This year, the Ministry has partnered with Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities to help community sport and recreation organizations in Ontario develop or sustain programming for children and youth.

Jumpstart’s application intake is now open, for programs with a start date between May 1, 2025 – August 31, 2025. Eligible applicants include community sport and recreation organizations, municipalities, Indigenous communities, schools, and amateur athletic associations.

Application details are available here.

Application closes: January 31, 2025 at 11:59 PM EST.