Sports and recreation

Team NB, Games of La Francophonie, Canada Games, sport policies, and support for sports and recreation in New Brunswick.

Funding opportunities

  • Active Communities Grant Program

    Supports initiatives that promote the benefits of physical activity and create new or expanded opportunities for New Brunswickers to stay active.

  • Go NB

    The Go NB grant is designed to strengthen physical literacy and reduce barriers to sports participation for children and youth, focusing on equity owed citizens.

  • Inclusive Community Grant Program (ICRIF)

    Support improvements to facilities to increase inclusion and access in recreation and sport activity for populations that face constraints to participation.

  • KidSport NB

    KidSport is a national children’s program that helps kids overcome the financial barriers preventing or limiting their participation in organized sport.

  • New Brunswick Athlete Assistance Program (NBAAP)

    Grant for high-performance athletes who have achieved significant results at the national or international level or have demonstrated a strong potential to earn a spot on a junior or senior national team.

  • New online grant application platform

    Learn how to submit your grant applications online.

  • Regional grant programs

    Provide funding to support sport and recreation organizations with project-based or annual grants for growth and sustainable operations

  • Trail Infrastructure Fund

    The provincial government supports both non-motorized (Greenway) and motorized trails, enhancing these systems for diverse recreational use.

Guides and resources

  • Reference documents, tools and resources

    Essential tools, resources, and endorsed documents that guide recreation and sports in New Brunswick and Canada, promoting community health, active lifestyles, and accessible recreational opportunities.

Multi-sport games

Provincial sport, multi-sport and recreation organizations

  • Aboriginal Sport and Recreation NB

    An organization committed to guiding, mobilizing, and promoting a healthy, active lifestyle through developing sport and recreation opportunities for the Indigenous population in New Brunswick, focusing on youth.

  • Canadian Sport Institute Atlantic

    One of Canada’s leading organizations for supporting high-performance athletes and coaches in Atlantic Canada. It also offers specialized services, including sports science, sports medicine, coaching support and more.

  • Communautés et loisir Nouveau-Brunswick (CLNB) — French only

    A nonprofit dedicated to promoting and developing recreational activities for Francophone communities throughout the province. It collaborates with community leaders, schools and local partners to encourage inclusive and active lifestyles.

  • Fitness NB

    An independent, not-for-profit, volunteer-driven organization that provides fitness accreditations and acts as a governing body by distributing materials and resources for fitness professionals.

  • Life Saving Society of New Brunswick

    An organization dedicated to preventing drowning and water-related injuries through training programs, safety management services, drowning prevention research and lifesaving sports.

  • The New Brunswick Combat Sport Commission (NBCSC)

    A non-profit organization that regulates and oversees combat sports events in the province, ensuring that events like mixed martial arts (MMA) and professional boxing are conducted safely and fairly.

  • Parasport NB

    A leader in providing and facilitating safe and supportive programs, reducing barriers to participation, and integrating all New Brunswickers in the broader parasport community.

  • Recreation NB

    Recreation NB encourages active living and improves recreational opportunities for communities in New Brunswick, including municipalities, First Nations, after-school programs, people with disabilities and older adults.

  • Société des jeux de l’Acadie — French only

    An organization focused on promoting the development of Acadian and Francophone youth through sports and cultural events across Atlantic Canada. It also serves as the coordinating body for the annual Jeux de l'Acadie.

  • Special Olympics NB

    Special Olympics delivers world-class sport programs to people with an intellectual disability. The programs cater to all ages and a wide range of abilities.

  • Sport NB

    A non-profit organization dedicated to developing and promoting the amateur sports community in New Brunswick. The federation comprises over 70 provincial sports organizations (PSOs) and other sport-related organizations.

Sport safety

  • Safety in Sport

    Information and resources for fostering a safe, inclusive and positive environment for participation in amateur sports in New Brunswick.