KidSport Alberta is thrilled to partner once again with the Government of Alberta’s Every Kid Can Play program, and we are off to an amazing start!
Through the generous support of Every Kid Can Play, in our first quarter of program operations we have already helped 4,558 kids get off the sidelines and into the game! This includes 2812 boys, 1743 girls and 3 non-binary kids in communities all across the province. We are thrilled to be able to make a difference in the lives of families, and move closer to our goal of an Alberta where ALL kids have the chance to play.
Through the Every Kid Can Play Program, eligible families can apply to KidSport Alberta for support to offset their kids’ registration in sports and recreational activities. Additionally, provincial and community non-profit organizations can apply for grant funding to increase access to sport and recreation programs. Last year, the program invested $8 million to change the lives of more than 8,500 children and youth while supporting up to 50 child and youth-focused community-level programs throughout Alberta.
Supporting adaptive recreational and sport organizations exemplifies the power of sport by helping Alberta kids champion inclusion and show the world that sports are for everyone. These organizations help connect Alberta kids to life-changing opportunities and experiences that inspire them well into adulthood.
Thank you to the Government of Alberta and Every Kid Can Play for this incredible impact and helping us make it So ALL Kids Can Play!