Hosting Program Analysis ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Sport organizations registered in Canada - National sport organizations (NSOs) - Provincial and territorial sport organizations - Municipal sport authorities - Indigenous sport organizations - Event organizing committees for major sport events - Organizations seeking to host Canada Games, North American Indigenous Games, or international sport competitions in Canada ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant Type: Non-repayable contribution - Funding Structure: Contribution-based program (specific dollar amounts vary by event scope and scale) - Cost-Sharing: Typically requires applicant cost-sharing or matching contributions - Payment Method: Funds distributed upon approval and milestones achievement - Budget Range: Varies significantly based on event scale (local, national, or international) ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Event planning and organization costs - Venue preparation and rental - Equipment and facilities - Competition and ceremony operations - Volunteer coordination and support - Marketing and promotional activities - Accessibility and inclusion measures - Infrastructure improvements for hosting - Technology and timing systems - Security and safety measures - Accommodation and transportation coordination - Media and broadcasting support ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Must align with Sport Canada's strategic priorities - Compliance with Canadian sport governance standards - Detailed event planning documentation required - Budget accountability and financial reporting mandatory - Demonstrated organizational capacity to deliver - Adherence to Olympic/Paralympics or sport-specific standards as applicable - Progress reporting at key milestones throughout event planning and delivery - Post-event evaluation and financial reconciliation - Requirement to promote sport participation and legacy outcomes - Grant agreement must be signed before funds are released