Year of Sport - Celebrate NL

2025 is being celebrated as the Year of Sport in Newfoundland and Labrador. This special celebration will raise up sports and athletes in this province and will consist of marquee events, including the 2025 Canada Games. Celebrate NL and the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation (TCAR) were also delivering several programs in support of the sporting community. Celebrate NL’s Special Projects in Sport Fund and Sport and Recreation Access Fund have now closed.

Special Projects in Sport Fund

Sport NL active member sport organizations were eligible for funding up to $10,000 for new or enhanced initiatives that increase sport and active recreation. The deadline to apply for this fund has now passed. All successful applicants have been notified.

Final Report - Special Projects in Sport Fund

As part of the fund acceptance, the applicant agrees to submit a final report, no later than January 30, 2026, and must include a description of the initiative, participation numbers, sample promotional materials, and 2 photos related to the initiative, with permission for the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador and/or Celebrate NL to use the photos for promotional purposes.

For more information about the fund and the final report, contact Celebrate NL by email at info@celebratenl.ca or by phone at (709) 729-7084.

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Sport and Recreation Access Fund

The Sport and Recreation Access Fund was designed to increase sport and recreation opportunities for all residents in Newfoundland and Labrador. The aim is to offset access costs to residents and increase equitable access to aquatic facilities and ice arenas. Eligible applicants were able request up to $10,000 for each aquatic facility or ice arena that offers free access. The deadline to apply for this fund has now passed. Successful applicants have been notified.

Final Report - Sport and Recreation Access Fund

As part of the fund acceptance, the applicant agrees to submit a final report, no later than January 30, 2026, and must include a description of the initiative, total number of free access hours, participation numbers, sample promotional materials, and 2 photos related to the initiative, with permission for the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador and/or Celebrate NL to use the photos for promotional purposes.

For more information about the fund and the final report, contact Celebrate NL by email at info@celebratenl.ca or by phone at (709) 729-7084.