2026 Community Activation Grants now open!

Ringette Canada is offering grants ranging from $500 to $5000 each to support initiatives and programs. The grants are open to both new and existing initiatives or programs, and priority will be given to applicants that demonstrate a clear plan and vision to either transition participants to established programs or to offer regular, recurrent programming rather than a one-time event. Initiatives that target coaches and/or officials will also be considered.

This grant program, funded through Sport Canada, is designed to help local and provincial ringette associations and community centres support these exciting initiatives. We have seen many amazing programs pop up all over the country that are making an impact on their communities – from Mixed Ability programs to Indigenous ringette programs to targeting New Canadians through translated materials. Together, let’s continue to make ringette more accessible and grow the game!

Application Timeline

• The application process will begin February 13th, 2026 and run until February 27th, 2026.
• Successful applicants will be notified by March 6th, 2026.

Ringette Canada will evaluate applicants based on the following criteria:

• The potential reach and impact of the activities (for example, the number of participants who the initiative will touch)The potential for the project to promote the long-term participation of targeted individuals in ringette
• Justification of the budget
• The overall quality of the proposal (clarity, feasibility)
•  HOW are you going to reach beyond your usual audience?

Eligible Project Expenses

Eligible expenses include:

• Honorariums to facilitate program (for example, for on-ice or off-ice instructors)
• Facility costs to deliver the program (for example, ice or gym costs)
• Equipment costs (for example, to create an equipment bank for participants)
• Promotional materials or marketing costs (for example, to support the translation of or printing of material)

Ineligible Project Expenses

• Project expenses covered by other sources of funding or grants
• Administrative expenses related to an applicant’s ongoing business activities that do not relate to the intended community program or project

Please contact erin@ringette.ca if you have any questions regarding the eligibility of your proposal.

Requirements

Grant recipients will be required to complete a report summarizing the impact that this grant had on their initiatives. Additionally, recipients will be expected to provide a summary of how the grant funds were used. Please note that any changes in funding use must be approved by Ringette Canada. The report will be due to Ringette Canada in June 2026 -exact date to be confirmed with successful applicants. A template for the report will be provided by Ringette Canada. Failure to complete the reporting obligation would result in not being considered for future grant or funding opportunities.

Recognition

The Recipient must provide appropriate acknowledgement of Ringette Canada in its publicity, promotional materials, and information materials.