{"id":150,"date":"2020-05-05T19:39:19","date_gmt":"2020-05-05T19:39:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/kidsportcanada.ca\/bow-valley\/?page_id=150"},"modified":"2024-02-15T20:20:54","modified_gmt":"2024-02-15T20:20:54","slug":"apply-for-a-grant","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kidsportcanada.ca\/alberta\/bow-valley\/apply-for-a-grant\/","title":{"rendered":"Apply for a Grant"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n

\n\t\tKidSport Bow Valley\n\t<\/h4>\n

\n\t\tAPPLY FOR A GRANT\n\t<\/h1>\n

\n\t\tStart your application here. Scroll down to learn more about our program and get answers to all of your questions.\n\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAPPLY ONLINE NOW\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n

\n\t\tWhat is a Grant?\n\t<\/h2>\n\t

KidSport provides grants 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 Bow Valley provides grants of up to $500 per eligible child, per year (January 1st – December 31st) towards sport registration fees.<\/p>\n

Do you need equipment in order to play? Let us know, and we can make a referral to a partner agency. KidSport grants are intended to be used for sport registration fees; travel and competitions are not eligible for funding.<\/p>\n\t

Eligibility Requirements<\/h3>\n\t

KidSport Bow Valley considers a variety of\u00a0 economic barriers facing families when determining eligibility. Families who are low income, on AISH, unemployed, or receiving income support are all considered eligible.<\/p>\n

If you are facing financial barriers and are unsure of your eligibility to receive a grant, please reach out to bowvalley@kidsport.ab.ca<\/b>.<\/p>\n\t

How Do I Apply?<\/h3>\n\t

Find a sport program your kid would like to join and sign up. Let the program’s administrators know you will be applying for KidSport funding.<\/p>\n

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  1. Click here<\/a> to find your local KidSport Chapter, or see if you are covered by the provincial fund<\/li>\n
  2. Apply online or use the paper application form – 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.<\/li>\n
  3. Applications are processed once a month. If you qualify for KidSport funding, the grant will be sent directly to the sport program your kid has signed up for. Notification of application approval will be sent to you by postal mail and may take up to 6 weeks from the date of application to arrive.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\nYou can email paper applications to bowvalley@kidsport.ab.ca or drop them off at Banff Town Hall<\/a> or Canmore Civic Centre<\/a>.
    \nTo drop off an application in person, visit the Community Services Desk in either building. To drop off your application when the building is closed, use the mail slots located near the building entrance.\n

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    \n\t\tApply Now\n\t<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAPPLY ONLINE NOW\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t

    Or, send us a paper application:<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tPAPER APPLICATION\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n

    \n\t\tNeed Some Help?\n\t<\/h5>\n\t

    We’re always happy to answer your questions – please send an email with your question to \n bowvalley@kidsport.ab.ca<\/a>\n or watch the video\u00a0below to learn how to apply!<\/p>\n\t\n

    \n\t\tCOMMON Questions\n\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\tHow does KidSport help?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t

    KidSport Bow Valley gives grants to families to help remove financial barriers to sport. KidSport grants help cover the cost of registration fees, So ALL Kids Can Play!<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\tWhat does a KidSport grant cover?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t

    KidSport grants cover the cost of sport registration fees for qualified families. Grants are intended to remove financial barriers to sport programs, and so can\/cannot be applied to equipment, transportation, or tournament fees.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\tWhat sports are eligible?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t

    All registered sport programs, including hockey, skating, soccer, basketball, dance, martial arts, skiing, snowboarding, and much more!<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\tWhat communities are covered by KidSport Bow Valley?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t

    We provide grants for children living in Lake Louise, Banff, Canmore, Harvie Heights, Dead Man’s Flats, Lac des Arcs, and Exshaw communities.<\/p>\n

    All families living in Stoney Nakoda, please apply through the ISCA KidSport Fund.<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\tWhen is the deadline to apply?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t

    You must register your kid in a sports program prior to applying for KidSport funding. Each program is different, but many do require that KidSport funding be received prior to the program’s start date. You should apply for a KidSport grant as soon as possible after your kid has been registered, as it can sometimes take up to 30 days for applications to be processed.<\/p>\n

    KidSport grants cannot be applied to programs that have already ended.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\tHow will I know if the application has been approved?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t

    If you have applied online, you will be sent an automatic, system-generated email with your approval information.<\/p>\n

    If you have applied offline (in-person, through an emailed PDF form, or through a printed form), you must include your email address in order to receive confirmation of your approval.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\tHow do I demonstrate financial eligibility?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t

    The easiest way to demonstrate eligibility is to enroll in the Town of Banff’s Access Card Program<\/a> or the Town of Canmore’s Affordable Services Program. <\/a><\/p>\n

    Other documents that can be provided as evidence are outlined in the application form (Section 4.)<\/a><\/p>\n

    We recognize that due to COVID-19, many families’ current financial situations will not be accurately reflected in their 2019 CRA Notice of Assessments. We are committed to removing financial barriers to sport participation for all Bow Valley children.<\/p>\n

    If you are not sure how to demonstrate eligibility for a grant, please contact us at bowvalley@kidsport.ab.ca to discuss your options.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\tWhat if the child lives outside of the area we cover?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t

    If your family lives outside of the area we cover, you can apply to the KidSport Provincial Fund. The provincial fund works like a big chapter, and covers all communities that do not already have a KidSport chapter.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\tIs my information kept private and confidential?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t

    Yes, all your personal information will be stored securely and destroyed once appropriate. Our online application system is secure and trustworthy. KidSport and our partners will never sell or share your personal data.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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