{"id":150,"date":"2020-05-05T19:39:19","date_gmt":"2020-05-05T19:39:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/kidsportcanada.ca\/grande-prairie\/?page_id=150"},"modified":"2023-05-24T16:44:37","modified_gmt":"2023-05-24T16:44:37","slug":"apply-for-a-grant","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kidsportcanada.ca\/alberta\/grande-prairie\/apply-for-a-grant\/","title":{"rendered":"Apply for a Grant"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n
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 Grande Prairie provides grants of up to $500 per eligible child, per year (January 1st – December 31st) towards sport registration fees except ice hockey fees.<\/p>\n
Note: Ice Hockey registration fees, for the 2022-2023 season, will be covered in full per eligible child. If you would like to learn more about this grant program, please click here<\/a>.<\/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 KidSport Grande Prairie uses the following eligibility requirements to determine financial eligibility for grants provided through the Provincial Fund.<\/p>\n 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 You can submit a paper application by mail or e-mail:<\/p>\nKidsport Grande Prairie 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 We’re always happy to answer your questions – please send an email with your question to grandeprairie@kidsport.ab.ca<\/a> or watch the video below to learn how to apply!<\/p>\n\t\n So ALL Kids Can Play! KidSport Grande Prairie gives grants to families in order to help remove any financial barriers towards any sport. KidSport grants help cover the cost of registration fees.<\/p>\n\t\t\tWhat does a KidSport grant cover?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\n\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 cannot be applied to transportation or tournament fees.<\/p>\n\t\t\tWhat sports are eligible?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t KidSport Grande Prairie provides support for kids registered in programs that provide a sustained sport experience (6+ weeks in duration), are taught by qualified instructors, and meet Sport Canada’s definition of a sport. Sport Canada defines a sport as an activity that involves two or more participants engaging in a competition. It involves formal rules and procedures, and requires tactics and strategies, neuromuscular skills and a high degree of difficulty, risk and effort. Programs that are required in order to attain a competitive level (i.e. swim lessons) are also eligible for funding.<\/p>\n Transportation costs and tournament fees are not eligible for funding.<\/p>\n\t\t\tWhat communities are covered by KidSport Grande Prairie?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\n\t\t\tWhen is the deadline to apply?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t It is best to register your child in the sports program prior to applying for KidSport funding. By registering with the sport you also get information needed to apply online.\u00a0 Each program is different, some only require the Registration ID # but many may require that KidSport funding 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\tHow will I know if the application has been approved?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t When you apply online<\/a>, you will be sent an automatic, system-generated email with your approval information.\u00a0 This will only happen by this application.<\/p>\n If you have applied by paper method (through an emailed PDF form, or through a printed form), this information will not be sent to you automatically.\u00a0 If you include your email address any information can then be sentto you to keep you informed.<\/p>\n\t\t\tHow do I demonstrate financial eligibility?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t Please support your application for funding with One (1) of the following Government or Proof of Income documents:<\/p>\n–Your Notice of Assessment Statement for — Alberta Works Child Health Benefits Letter<\/p>\n— Canada Child Benefit Notice (a copy of the — \u00a0AISH<\/p>\n — Income Support<\/p>\n — Subsidized housing<\/p>\n— Three consecutive Pay Stubs of all working We strongly recommend one of these options<\/p>\n\t\t\tWhat if the child lives outside of the area we cover?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t If your family lives outside of the area we cover, you can apply to the KidSport Provincial Fund<\/a>. The provincial fund works like a big chapter, and covers all communities that do not already have a KidSport chapter.<\/p>\n\t\t\tIs my information kept private and confidential?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\n\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":" KidSport Grande Prairie APPLY FOR A GRANT Start your application here. Scroll down to learn more about our program and get answers to all of your questions. APPLY ONLINE NOW What is a Grant? 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