Provincial Recreation Organizations (PROs) are non-profit incorporated organizations with a mandate to provide recreation programs and/or leadership and skills training for the recreation sector.

PROs provide a wide range of recreation opportunities throughout the province. They ensure that recreation activities and programs are available at reasonable cost, physically accessible to all, environmentally friendly, safe, cost effective and meet the needs of Ontarians. PROs have a history of assisting the ministry to deliver its priorities.

The ministry's core business for recreation is:

"Encourage involvement in sport, recreation and physical activity for the health, social and economic benefits of Ontarians and the communities in which they live."

The Ministry of Health Promotion provides strategic advice, consultation and limited financial assistance for provincial recreation organizations. In addition to providing consultation the Ministry enters into strategic partnerships with PRO's to improve the quality of recreation, physical activity and sport across the province.

The Ministry consults with PROs regarding recreation projects an organization wishes to undertake. Non-financial assistance is available and limited financial assistance may be available through the Recreation Development Fund (RDF). Applications for financial assistance must clearly demonstrate how the project will assist the Ministry to meet its core business. Applications for ongoing operational support will not be accepted.

Contact:
Craig Stewart
Sport and Recreation Branch
Telephone: (416) 314-7791
E-mail: Craig.Stewart@mhp.gov.on.ca

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Listing of Provincial Recreation and Fitness Organizations (PROs/PFOs)

• Air Cadets League of Canada (Ontario Division)
• Army Cadets League of Canada (Ontario Division)
• Big Sisters Association
• Boys and Girls Clubs of Ontario
• Canadian Girls in Training (Ontario Region)
• Canadian Intramural Recreation Association - Ontario (CIRA)
• Ontario Recreational Canoeing Association
• Council of Outdoor Educators of Ontario (COEO)
• Duke of Edinburgh's Awards
• Employee Lifestyle Management Alliance
• Federation de la Jeunesse Franco-Ontarienne (FESFO)
• Federation of Ontario Naturalists
• Francophone Rec'n Org'ns (Federation de Guides Franco Ontariennes)
• Girl Guides of Canada (Ontario Region)
• Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario
• Hike Ontario
• March of Dimes
• Navy League of Canada
• Older Adult Centres Association of Ontario (OACAO)
• Ontario Aboriginal Sport Circle (OASC)
• Ontario Association of Applied Kinesiologists
• Ontario Association of Sport & Exercise Sciences (OASES)
• Ontario Association of Volunteer Administrators
• Ontario Camping Association (OCA)
• Ontario Council for YMCA's (including YWCA of Metropolitan Toronto)
• Ontario Federation of Indian Friendship Centre (Li'l Beaver)
• Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs
• Ontario Fitness Council (OFC)
• Ontario Gerontology Association
• Ontario Parks Association (OPA)
• Ontario Physical and Health Education Association (OPHEA)
• Ontario Recreation Facilities Association (ORFA)
• Ontario Red Cross (Water Safety Services)
• Ontario Trails Council (OTC)
• Outward Bound
• Parks & Recreation Ontario (PRO)
• Reach for the Rainbow
• Royal Life Saving Society of Canada (Ontario Branch)
• Scouts Canada (Ontario Division)