Community Foundations of Canada

Free to Play

Deadline: Rolling deadline Amount: Varies — see the Applicant Guide Where: Canada (national, via local community foundations)

About this grant

Supports outdoor play for children — creating the time, space and freedom for unstructured outdoor play so families come outside, neighbours meet, and communities grow closer. Eligible activities include temporarily closing streets for outdoor play and hosting traditional land-based activities. Delivered nationally through local community foundations.

Details verified from the funder's page on September 2, 2026. Always confirm the latest requirements on the official Community Foundations of Canada page before submitting.

Who can apply

Organizations located in Canada supporting Canadian communities: CRA-registered charities (a direct link to the T3010A is required), Indigenous governing bodies registered as qualified donees, other registered qualified donees, and non-profits incorporated federally, provincially or territorially. Projects that are not open to the community they intend to serve are ineligible.

How to apply

Read the guidelines on the Community Foundations of Canada website and confirm your organization qualifies.
Gather your basics: mission, the problem you address, your program plan, and a budget for what you'd do with the funding.
Write the proposal — or have GrantOrb draft it for you from your organization's profile, tailored to Free to Play, in minutes instead of weeks.

Children Outdoor play Community Recreation

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