Previous Initiatives

  • The Grassroots Sports Innovation Challenge ran from 2015-2021 achieving a great deal of success and innovation which led to enrichment within Alberta’s grassroots sports communities.

  • In honour of Canada’s 150th anniversary in 2017 Makadiff provided funding in support of unique events/projects/initiatives that furthered innovation and development of grassroots sports in Canada

  • The COVID-19 pandemic caused major chaos and upheaval in the sport sector. Makadiff Sports recognized the need to provide targeted grant funding to assist and stabilize community sport providers with re-engaging Albertans in community sports participation after many months of health protocol-related prohibition.

  • The Emergent Need Grant program was an initiative designed to be an early response at the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic designed to target critical operational needs and requirements of community sport organizations.