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The Next Play Program is sponsored by Canadian Women & Sport (supported by the Ontario government). The Next Play Program is designed for Ontario-based active recreation organizations to engage girls, women, and gender-diverse youth. It provides girl-centred training, program design support, and grants to attract and retain girls in sport.
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The Next Play | Canadian Women & Sport Skip to Content New Research: Women in Sport Leadership Snapshot 2025–2026 Learn More → Programs & Workshops Custom Consulting Learning Library Rally Report It's Time: Pro Women's Sport Women in Sport Leadership Sport leaders will receive training on how to better design sport and active recreation experiences for girls and gender-diverse participants.
Participating organizations will receive a $1,000 honorarium to support with this training. Participating organizations will develop and submit a project proposal outlining their plans for better engaging and retaining girls and gender-diverse youth in active recreation in their communities. Proposals should reflect the unique needs of their communities and organizations, and learnings from the program design training.
Organizations with successful completed proposals will receive a $4,000 grant to support their initiatives. This project is made possible by the Government of Ontario. Who is The Next Play for?
The Next Play is for Ontario-based active recreation organizations that are eager and ready to engage more girls and gender-diverse participants from diverse backgrounds. Active recreation includes sport and physical activity programs as well as cultural and game-based programming. When do applications open?
Is the Next Play also offered in French? How do I learn more and where do I apply? Who do I reach out to regarding questions about this program?
"I have witnessed a remarkable transformation in my daughter since she joined the Empowered Girls Soccer Program. My daughter used to be quite reserved and struggled to find her place in sports. However, with the program's welcoming atmosphere and attentive coaches, she now eagerly looks forward to every practice and game.
I am grateful for the positive influence this program has had on my daughter's self-esteem and overall wellbeing. It's a place where she feels accepted, supported, and inspired to pursue her dreams." Empowered Girls Soccer Program from the Somali Community in Hamilton
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Ontario-based active recreation organizations eager to engage more girls and gender-diverse participants from diverse backgrounds. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $1,000 (training honorarium) and $4,000 (project grant). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The Next Play Program is funded by Canadian Women & Sport (supported by the Ontario government). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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