Canadian Women & Sport Announces 2026 The Next Play Grant Recipients
Canadian Women & Sport is proud to announce the 2026 recipients of The Next Play, an Ontario‑based grant and learning program supported by the Government of Ontario.
This year, 65 community sport and recreation organizations from 39 cities and towns across Ontario have been selected to participate in The Next Play. Together, they represent communities spanning more than 1,000 kilometres, from Thunder Bay in the north to Eastern Ontario and across the GTA, Central, Western, and Northern regions of the province.
“Sport plays a critical role in shaping confidence, connection, and wellbeing for young people. Our research shows that when girls have positive sport and recreation experiences, they are more likely to build confidence, develop leadership skills, and stay physically active throughout their lives. We’re grateful for the partnership and support of the Government of Ontario, which allows The Next Play to turn that evidence into action by helping community organizations create environments where girls and gender‑diverse youth feel they belong and are supported to stay engaged.”
Allison Sandmeyer-Graves
CEO of Canadian Women & Sport
