With the support of our teams, we have spent the last decade intentionally investing over $74 Million into kids and communities faced with systemic barriers. Equity is the heart and soul of our work. We invest in the next generation by creating access, building capacity and empowering youth. We create spaces, give to sustainable programs, and deliver best-in-class sport programs.
HOW WE Invest
HOW WE DO IT
COMMUNITY GRANTS
10%
Fewer than 10 percent of Ontario youth get the recommended hour of daily physical activity. Through our grant programs, we support organizations helping youth get off the sidelines.
COMMUNITY PROGRAMS
40%
Parents spend an average of nearly $600 each year for their children to participate in sport, making it unaffordable for more than 40 percent of children living in low-income households. Our free community programs remove barriers to organized sport.
COMMUNITY SPACES
1 in 2
Only half of children aged 5 to 14 regularly took part in sports during the previous 12 months. We refurbish athletic facilities to create more opportunities for youth to get moving in their community.
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MLSE LAUNCHPAD
60%
More than 60 percent of youth face significant barriers in life. MLSE LaunchPad provides free Sport For Development programming teaching life-skills through sport and empowering youth facing barriers to recognize and reach their potential.
Research
We invest in research to continue measuring, iterating, and improving on our approach. We have sector and academic partnerships allowing us to assess youth sport access, engagement, and equity across Ontario.
Community Grants
Fewer than 10 percent of Ontario youth get the recommended hour of daily physical activity. Through our grant programs, we support organizations helping youth get off the sidelines.
Community Programs
82 percent of Canadians know a child who cannot participate in organized sport due to cost. Our free community programs provide employment opportunities and remove access barriers to organized sport.
Community Spaces
Only half of children aged 5 to 14 regularly take part in sport during an average year. We refurbish athletic facilities to create more opportunities for youth to get moving in their community.
MLSE LaunchPad
More than 60 percent of youth face significant barriers in life. MLSE LaunchPad provides free Sport For Development programming teaching life-skills through sport and empowering youth facing barriers to recognize and reach their potential.
OUR INVESTMENTS
Since launching in December 2009, MLSE Foundation has invested more than $45 million into Ontario communities. Using the power of sport as a unifying force, we're committed to helping youth reach their potential and creating more equal playing fields for all.
$74M
Invested Since 2009
70
Neighbourhoods Reached in ON
60
Community Space Builds
$8.6M
Invested Last Season
35,000
Youth Reached Last Season