government has unveiled a new fund that will make $1.5 million available to community-based sports groups facing the risk of closure due to the loss of registration fees, event revenue and sponsorships on account of the COVID-19 pandemic. The province says the local sport relief fund is designed to provide one-time financial relief for non-profit, community level sports clubs, associations and organizations. Eligible organizations can apply for up to $7,500 to help pay bills, society dues, salaries and maintenance fees to support an eventual return to sport. Funding for new sport programming or initiatives is not permitted. "COVID-19 has had a significant financial impact on local non-profit sport organizations, resulting in a great number being at risk of disappearing," said Charlene Krepiakevich, CEO of viaSport, which will be distributing the money.

Source: CBC News September 19, 2020 19:18 UTC