Grants

APPLY FOR A KIDSPORT GRANT

KidSport provides grants to to kids from families facing financial barriers so they can participate in registered sport programs and experience the lifelong benefits of a season of sport.

KidSport Calgary & Area provides grants of up to $500 per eligible child, per year (January 1st - December 31st) towards sport registration fees.

KidSport grants are intended to be used for sport registration fees; travel and competitions are not eligible for funding.

Eligibility Requirements

KidSport Calgary & Area uses the following eligibility requirements to determine financial eligibility for grants provided through the Provincial Fund. Kids aged 18 and under are eligible to apply for a grant. Families must provide one of the following documents for ALL ADULTS in the household:

• Notice of Assessment (most recent tax year)
• Canada Child Benefit Notice
• AISH
• Income Support (Alberta Works, EI)
• Proof of City of Calgary Fair Entry or Airdrie Fee Assistance
• Current Subsidized Housing Letter
  

Application Process

1. Register and pay for one of the Kin Gymnastics classes.
2. Click the button below to apply for KidSport funding online and make sure to mention that you are enrolled in a monthly recurring program (unless you are registered for a one-time camp).
3. Be sure to complete all sections of the application, as incomplete applications take much longer to process and can cause delays in receiving your grant.
4. Your completed application will be processed within 30 days of being received. If you qualify for KidSport funding, the grant will be sent directly to Kin Gymnastics.
5. Once we receive your funding it will be applied to your account and you will receive an email notification of the grant being available and can be retro-actively applied to you original class registration or to the upcoming monthly fees of the program for which you registered.

APPLY FOR A KIDSPORT GRANT

Jumpstart is more than just about getting kids active. It’s about giving kids from families in financial need the same chance to participate as their neighbours, their classmates and their friends.

The annual maximum amount a child is eligible to receive is up to $600, subject to Jumpstart's discretion and are subject to local budgets. The maximum amount of funding per application is $300. Children can be funded for successive seasons in an activity, up to a maximum of $600 per activity.

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for funding for one or more children, families must first meet specific financial criteria as per Revenue Canada’s Low-Income Cut-Offs (LICO) chart. Children must fall between the ages of 4 - 18 years old. Applications must include proof of financial need:

• Jumpstart uses the furthest column to the right of the LICO Chart for eligibility.
• A clear, legible, and most current copy of your Canada Child Benefit statement will be required as proof of need including the following information:
• Parent Name, Family Net Income, Marital Status, Child First Names.
• Under exceptional circumstances (e.g., recent immigrants to Canada, individuals fleeing spousal abuse, etc.) alternative confirmation of eligibility will be accepted on a case-by-case basis.
  

Application Process

1. Register and pay for one of the Kin Gymnastics classes.
2. Click the button below to apply for Jumpstart funding online and make sure to mention that you are enrolled in a monthly recurring program (unless you are registered for a one-time camp). Include the program dates, the name of the program and proof of programming (to be uploaded) which should include: Kin Gymnastics (payee), program name, program dates, program cost
3. It is recommended that applications be submitted prior to the program start date. Applications submitted where the program has concluded will not be reviewed.
4. Cheques are made payable to Kin Gymnastics, identified as the “payee” in the application. It can take up to 60 days to receive your cheque through the mail.
5. Once we receive your funding it will be applied to your account and you will receive an email notification of the grant being available and can be retro-actively applied to you original class registration or to the upcoming monthly fees of the program for which you registered.