Sport Development Grant

Funding for eligible non-profit sport organizations to support coaching training and development, program development, enhancement, expansion and sustainability.

The application period for 2026 is closed and grant funding has been awarded. The application period will reopen in April 2027.

The Sport Development Grant provides funding to eligible non-profit organizations to help launch new programs, expand or enhance existing programs, and support coach training. 

The grant is funded by the Town of Oakville and administered in partnership with Sport Oakville. Applications should be submitted by the community organization. Individual and team requests are not eligible. Funding requests should support the sport community in Oakville.

Funding priorities

The 2026 Sport Development Grant funding priorities included:

  1. Coaching training and development
  2. Program development, enhancement and expansion
  3. Sustaining existing  programs or initiatives

Recipient list

Bronte Harbour Yacht Club — Support safe sailing instruction through specialized equipment 

Burloak Canoe Club — Expand accessible paddling opportunities through specialized equipment and program support.

Canada Youth Fitness Alliance — Build aerobic gymnastics participation through equipment, coaching development, and pathway program development.

Halton Field Hockey Club — Deliver inclusive field hockey programming and strengthen coaching capacity for diverse participants.

Lakeside Volleyball Club — Enhance volleyball programming through coach development and shared training equipment.

MusFit — Improving youth soccer delivery through volunteer coach training and certification.

Oakville Angels Girls Softball Association — Support grassroots softball development through shared player equipment.

Oakville Aquatic Club — Strengthen swimmer development through dryland training equipment.

Oakville Gymnastics Club — Expand coaching capacity by supporting certification for youth coaches.

Oakville Hornets — Improve hockey development while reducing 

Oakville Soccer Club — Increase community soccer participation through outreach events and portable activation equipment.

Oakville Speed Skating Club — Maintain safe training environments through replacement safety equipment.

Oakville Titans Football — Grow girls tackle football through coach training, recruitment, and program development.

Oakville Track and Field Club — Build coaching capacity through certification and specialized coach education.

Oakville Minor Baseball Association — Expand year-round baseball training through equipment for an indoor development facility.

Skate Oakville — Increase access to adaptive skating through program resources and outreach.

Wai Nui Canoe Club — Support safe paddling program growth through equipment, training, and skills development.

2027 application process and timelines

  • Application period opens: April 14, 2027
  • Application period closes: May 31, 2027
  • Assessment period: June 2027
  • Award date: July 2027

Eligibility

  • Incorporated non-profit organization 
  • Provide sport programs that are accessible and inclusive to the Oakville community

Assessment

  • Applications are collected by the Town of Oakville and reviewed by the Sport Oakville board, with assistance from Town of Oakville staff. 
  • Proposals are evaluated against the criteria and priorities in these guidelines.
  • Recommendations are provided to the Town of Oakville for approval. 
  • Proposals that will receive financial support are notified in writing.

Proposals with clear, measurable outcomes that strengthen community sport in Oakville will be given priority. Examples of eligible projects include:

  • Training for administrators, coaches, officials, referees, or judges (e.g., NCCP, HIGH FIVE®) 
  • Creating new inclusive sport programs or expanding existing ones to improve community access
  • Volunteer training and development
  • Developing program resources

Equipment requests must directly support the sport or program. Proposals that do not clearly link equipment to the funding priorities will not be considered. The Town of Oakville may audit how grant recipients use their awarded funds.

Any expenses required for the general operation and administration of an organization are ineligible. Some examples include: 

  • Computers and other office or administration equipment including office supplies
  • Office related expenses such as rent, utilities, etc.
  • Advertising, promotions or printing
  • Licensing fees, officials’ fees, incorporation fees, or association fees
  • Fees to pay for police or security checks, tournaments, banquets or facilities
  • Uniforms, awards or trophies
  • Travel, meals, entertainment or accommodation costs
  • Salaries, consultant fees or insurance
  • General program equipment not associated with funding priorities