KAL’S REPLAY FUND

Funding the use of recycled tire products to improve community infrastructure.

KAL'S REPLAY FUND NOW OPEN

Kal's RePlay fund is now accepting applicants seeking to improve community infrastructure with recycled rubber products.  Applications are open until February 28, 2026.

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FUNDING SPACES THAT BRING PEOPLE TOGETHER

Kal’s RePlay Fund provides grants for public infrastructure upgrades using recycled rubber products. Since 2019, we have awarded funding to non-profits, school boards, First Nations and municipalities that support projects that have used over 900 tonnes of recycled rubber to bring new life to local communities.

FUNDING SPACES THAT BRING PEOPLE TOGETHER

Kal’s RePlay Fund provides grants for public infrastructure upgrades using recycled rubber products. Since 2019, we have awarded funding to non-profits, school boards, First Nations and municipalities that support projects that have used over 900 tonnes of recycled rubber to bring new life to local communities.

RECYCLED RUBBER PROJECTS FROM COAST TO COAST

Kal’s RePlay Fund has supported a wide variety of community projects across Canada, including ice rinks, outdoor fitness areas, and gathering spaces.

Applicants include municipalities, schools, non profits, and First Nations who have used funds to build durable, accessible, and environmentally responsible infrastructure with the use of recycled rubber products like roofing shingles and flooring mats. Explore the projects below to see how the fund’s mission can support your vision for inclusive, sustainable spaces that bring people together.

Recycled rubber flooring mats inside a community arena dressing room.

Yellowhead Arena

Neepawa, MB

• Recycled Rubber Used: 3,400 kg

• Scrap Tires Diverted: 535

The new recycled rubber flooring mats will provide shock absorption, reduce wear and tear on sports equipment, and enhance safety for all users, including those with mobility challenges.

A large blue and green playground with bright blue recycled rubber play surface.

Curtis Hudson Memorial Fund, Goulds Elementary

Goulds, NL

• Recycled Rubber Used: 12,246 kg

• Scrap Tires Diverted: 1,928

The newly constructed playground was expanded to accommodate more children and unique play structures, featuring a bright blue recycled rubber play surface that allows kids of all abilities to play together.

Poured recycled rubber pathways with grass and trees in the background.

Regina Early Learning Centre

Regina, SK

• Recycled Rubber Used: 907 kg

• Scrap Tires Diverted: 140

With new poured recycled rubber pathways, children pedal, run, and explore to build confidence, coordination, and strength.

 

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About Kal's Replay Fund

When are applications open?
Every year, from the first week of January to the last day in February.
Who is eligible?

    • Registered charities

    • Non-profit organizations

    • First Nations

    • Schools

    • Parent advisory councils

    • Municipalities

What is the maximum value of the grant?
There is no fixed amount of funding provided and grant amounts depend on the number and quality of applications received. For larger budget projects, like playground surfaces, the grants typically range between $18,000 and $20,000. The fund does not always cover 100% of the recycled rubber cost because the fund is intended to help cover the premium or extra cost of recycled products, not necessarily the entire material cost. 
What will an applicant need to provide when applying to Kal’s RePlay fund?

• The first step when applying is to obtain quotes from third-party recycled rubber suppliers for your project. Visit Kal Tire’s recycled rubber product and suppliers for our preferred vendors. Other Canadian products or suppliers not on this list can also be considered. 

• The cost of the recycled rubber product (including freight and installation) will need to be entered into the application.

• The weight of recycled rubber needed for the project will be provided by the rubber supplier. It will include what that equates to in scrap tires diverting from the landfill.

Best practices suggest providing more than one quote from different suppliers, but if there is only one supplier in your area, one quote is acceptable.

How long do recipients have to use the grant?
Once the grant is awarded, it is available for 18 months. We do review extensions to accommodate circumstances that could cause a delay in the project completion date.

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Tires for Good

Canadian non-profit organizations are also welcome to apply for Tires for Good, which awards a free set of tires to use on your organization’s vehicle.

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Recycled Rubber Products and Suppliers

Other Canadian suppliers or products that are not on this list can also be considered.

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