Inclusive Recreation Funding Program Application

The Inclusive Recreation Funding Program, administered by Recreation Newfoundland and Labrador (Recreation NL), is designed to support communities, municipalities, recreation organizations, and other eligible groups in creating more inclusive, equitable, accessible, and welcoming recreation opportunities for everyone.

The program aims to reduce and remove barriers to participation, increase opportunities for individuals with disabilities and other underrepresented groups, and support recreation environments where everyone has the opportunity to participate, connect, and belong. Funding can support initiatives that improve access to recreation, embrace diversity and culture, build capacity within the recreation sector, and promote Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility (EDIA) in recreation.

Funding is available to support the following:

· Inclusive Recreation Equipment: Remove barriers to participation through inclusive and adaptive recreation equipment;

· Development Projects/ Initiatives: Develop and deliver initiatives that embrace diversity, culture, and inclusion through recreation; and

· Training/ Education of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility (EDIA) concepts related to the recreation sector: Build knowledge and capacity through training and education related to EDIA concepts in the recreation sector.

For more information, please review the Inclusive Recreation Funding Program Overview or contact Amanda Brinson at amandabrinson@recreationnl.com

Alternate forms of the application available upon request.

Applications Close January 15th 2027.

To submit your application, all sections must be completed:

· Contact Information

· Initiative

· Budget

· Authorization

Contact Information

Initiative

1) Inclusive Recreation Equipment – removing barriers to participation in recreation (Up to $3000.00)

2) Development Projects/ Initiatives – Embracing diversity and culture in recreation (Up to $1500.00)

3) Training/ Education of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility (EDIA) concepts related to the recreation sector (Up to $500.00)

Budget

*Please note, applicants are required to provide a quote for any goods, services, equipment, or other expenses being purchased with grant funding.

Authorization

I certify that to my knowledge, the information provided in this grant application is accurate and complete and is endorsed by the organization/group that I represent and that I am authorized to enter into a funding agreement on behalf of my community organization. I certify that my organization/group meets the basic eligibility criteria referenced in the grant overview. I also certify that if successful for funding, my organization/group will abide by all terms and conditions herein which will form the agreement between the parties involved.

If funded, I agree to:

1) Use the funding only for the purposes outlined in the original application. 

2) Submit a final Success Story Report within 30 days after the program or event's completion. I acknowledge that failure to submit a final report will result in my organization/group being ineligible to receive future funding. Please note: successful applicants will be notified via email, with a Success Story Reporting form attached.

3) Acknowledge Recreation Newfoundland and Labrador’s Inclusive Recreation Program’s contribution to the project where appropriate. 

4) Return any funds not used for the purposes outlined in the application. 

5) Give Recreation Newfoundland and Labrador the ability to use this information for communication purposes.

You confirm that you have read and understand the information above by submitting your name and date below.

This funding is possible through the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador’s Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation