KidSport Lac La Biche
APPLY FOR A GRANT
Start your application here. Scroll down to learn more about our program and get answers to all of your questions.
What is a Grant?
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 Lac La Biche provides grants of up to $500 per eligible child, per year (January 1st - December 31st) towards sport registration fees.
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.
Am I Eligible For KidSport Funding?
1) You must live in Lac la Biche County. Your child may be participating in an activity that is outside of the county.
2) Your child must be 18 years old or younger.
3) Financial qualification: The whole idea of Kidsport is to help out families with lower incomes to still enable their kids to engage in sports. Essentially, family net income must be $77,000 or less, unless you have several children. You are eligible if you receive:
The Alberta Child and Family Benefit: You must be Albertan citizen, a parent of one or more children, have filed a tax return and your annual income is less than $77,000.
You MUST submit a copy of your Benefit document listing the kids covered with your Kidsport Application.
The Canada Child Benefit: You must be an Albertan citizen, a parent of one or more children, and have filed a tax return. (see chart below)
You MUST submit pages 1 and 2 of your Canada Child Benefit form, which clarifies your family income.
Are a NEW Canadian: New Canadians, including refugees, may not have Canadian or Alberta benefits in place, but they may have kids who would like to play sports. If your family income is less than $77,000, you may apply for Kidsport funding.
Your application must include a note from a Canadian sponsor attesting to your circumstances.
If you are unsure of your eligibility to receive a grant, please reach out to laclabiche@kidsport.ab.ca
How Do I Apply?
1. 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.
2. Click here to find your local KidSport Chapter, or see if you are covered by the provincial fund.
3. Apply online or use the paper application form. Paper applications are available at the Bold Centre front desk or downloadable from HERE. You can also have an application emailed or mailed to you.
4. 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 must include supporting documents showing you are eligible for the Alberta Child and Family Benefits.
5. The application will be processed within 30 days of being received. If you qualify for KidSport funding, the grant will be sent directly to the sport program your kid has signed up for.
You can submit a paper application by mail, or e-mail.
Attention: Amanny Abougouche
PO Box 1218
Lac La Biche, Alberta
T0A 2C0
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Or, send us a paper application:
Need Some Help?
We’re always happy to answer your questions - please send an email with your question to laclabiche@kidsport.ab.ca or watch the video below to learn how to apply!