{"id":150,"date":"2020-05-05T19:39:19","date_gmt":"2020-05-05T19:39:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/kidsportcanada.ca\/alberta\/?page_id=150"},"modified":"2024-01-03T20:32:00","modified_gmt":"2024-01-03T20:32:00","slug":"provincial-fund","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kidsportcanada.ca\/alberta\/provincial-fund\/","title":{"rendered":"Provincial Fund"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n
The Government of Alberta is providing $3M in funding to KidSport Alberta through the Every Kid Can Play Program. Together, we are working to keep sport affordable and accessible for Alberta kids and their families. Thanks to the support of the Government of Alberta, we will be able to assist more kids into sport in 2023! The application process will remain the same as usual.<\/p>\n
Families can apply online using our application portal or by submitting a paper application. Please note: this funding is accesssed through our KidSport Grant and is done through the same application process.<\/p>\n
For more information on our KidSport Grants, keep scrolling through this page.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tONLINE APPLICATION\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPAPER APPLICATION\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\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. The KidSport Alberta Provincial Fund provides grants of up to $350 per eligible kid, per year (January 1st – December 31st) towards sport registration fees.<\/p>\n If the child needs equipment, we will make a referral to a partner agency. Grants are intended to be used for sport registration fees; travel and competitions are not eligible for funding.<\/p>\n\t The application deadline for 2023 will be in mid-December. Please apply by mid-December to ensure funds are sent to your sport club before the end of the year.<\/p>\n\t KidSport Alberta uses the federal government low income guidelines plus approximately 50% to determine eligibility.<\/p>\n To determine financial eligibility for grants provided through the Provincial Fund, the applicant needs to submit one of the following documents.\u00a0 Proof of income for each adult in the home is required.<\/p>\n Preferred Document:<\/p>\n Other Options:<\/p>\n If you are unsure of your eligibility to receive a grant, please reach out to info@kidsport.ab.ca<\/a>.<\/p>\n\t You can submit a paper application by mail, fax or e-mail:<\/p>\n KidSport Alberta<\/p>\n Box 36107 Lakeview RPO, Calgary, AB\u00a0 T3E 7C6<\/p>\n Fax: 403-217-5763<\/p>\n Email: info@kidsport.ab.ca<\/p>\n Or, send us a paper application:<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tProvincial Fund PAPER 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 info@kidsport.ab.ca<\/a> or watch the video below to learn how to apply!<\/p>\n\t\n KidSport Alberta gives grants to families to help remove financial barriers to sport. Since 1993, we have helped nearly 1 million kids off the sidelines and into a season of sport!<\/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 KidSport supports sport programs that provide the child with a sustained sport experience led by qualified instructors.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\tWhat communities do we serve?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t KidSport Alberta has 37 chapters, each serving their local community. Communities that do not yet have a KidSport chapter are covered by the KidSport Alberta Provincial Fund. Not sure where to apply? Click the drop-down menu at the top of the screen to see a list of our chapters.<\/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 Your Proof of Income Statement can be accessed through CRA My Account<\/a><\/p>\n We strongly recommend this option, as it is free, and the fastest way to obtain your statement.<\/p>\n You may also request your statement by mail.<\/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":" KidSport Alberta apply for a Grant Please check this list to see what chapter covers the area you live in. If your community doesn’t have a local chapter yet, don’t worry! You can still apply for a KidSport grant through the Provincial Fund. Please apply to the local chapter that covers the area you live…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":16,"featured_media":196,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n\n\t\tthe isca kidsport fund\n\t<\/h2>\n\t
Both KidSport Alberta and the ISCA recognize the importance of doing more to assist Indigenous children into sport.\u00a0 They are committed to doing their part by providing funding for sport registration fees to help break down one of the many barriers of sport participation.<\/h6>\n\n\n
For more information and instructions on how to apply, visit our ISCA KidSport Fund Page<\/a><\/h6>\n
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