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GENERAL Grant INFORMATION
- Children 18 and younger could be eligible for up to $500 per child, per calendar year (January – December). Parent/guardians may apply more than one time in a calendar year but the total amount of grant(s) that will be given will not exceed $500
- Sport activities must be affiliated with the member sport organizations of Sport BC and demonstrate a sustained sport experience (a season of sport led by a qualified coach) for a minimum of 6 weeks and include at least one session per week. For a list of eligible sports, and to find a local club near you, visit https://kidsportcanada.ca/british-columbia/who-do-we-fund/
- Base registrations fees only are eligible. Camps, tryouts, equipment, travel, fundraising, championships, and dance do not qualify.
- Applications should be received prior to, or at the beginning of the requested season of sport. We can provide exceptions for first time applicants but we cannot fund retroactively, the child must be in the sport at the time you apply.
- Proof of registration must be provided with each application
Critères d’admissibilité
KidSport™ considers the social and economic barriers facing the athlete’s family when determining eligibility for funding.
*Statistics Canada's Low-Income Guidelines (LICO) are used as a guideline to determine financial eligibility. If your income is higher, or if your income has changed since your last NOA, extenuating circumstances can be taken into account, please provide details with your application.
If you are unsure of your eligibility to receive a grant or if your financial circumstances have changed since your previous years assessments, please reach out to kidsporttricities@sportbc.com
How do I apply?
1. Register your child in a sport program. If you are unable to register without payment, please obtain confirmation of space availability & fees from the program registrar. To find eligible sports and a club in your community visit https://kidsportcanada.ca/british-columbia/who-do-we-fund/
2. Apply online here. If you are unable to apply online, please complete the paper application here. Completed paper application can be emailed to: kidsporttricities@sportbc.com. Paper applications will take longer to process, especially if all fields are not properly completed.
3. Proof of income must be provided. This is your most recent Notice of Assessments all parent/guardians in the household and your Canada Child Tax Benefit Statement or a Financial Endorser. (see note below) Note:You may also be asked to provide a Financial Endorsement and or/further questions to determine eligibility. If your annual income is less than $10,000.00, please provide a note as to how you are meeting your expenses.
4. Proof of sport registration & fees must be uploaded or emailed to kidsporttricities@sportbc.com
Financial Endorser Information (if required(
- Have an endorser complete and sign Section 4 of the paper application. The endorser acts as an objective third party who is familiar with the athlete’s family and is in a professional position to assess their social and economic barriers
- An endorser can be a professional in social work, family services or a settlement worker, a school administrator (principal or vice-principal) or counsellor, or a social servicing organization.
- Endorsers cannot be associated with the sports organization, and they cannot be a family member.
- If you need help finding an endorser, please reach out to us at kidsporttricities@sportbc.com
What happens next?
1. Please allow up to 60 days for notification of application status. Incomplete & paper applications will take longer.
2. You will receive an email from donotereply@smartsimplemailer.ca advising of your application status.
* On hold - If your application is on hold, please review the email for information on the missing details and email us at kidsporttricities@sportbc.com
* Declined - If your application is declined, please review the email for information as to why. If you were declined because you were over the guideline income amount and your income has changed from the NOA provided, please email us with updated income information at kidsporttricities@sportbc.com. If you were declined due to Ineligible Sport, please review the "Who Do We Fund" page here.
* Approved - If your application has been approved funds will generally arrive to your sport organization within the first 2 weeks of the month following your month of approval. If the application has been approved, KidSport will issue funds directly to the sport organization on behalf of the child. If you have already paid, please contact the organization for a refund.
Important Notes:
- The parent/guardian, or sport organization must notify the KidSport Chapter in their area or KidSport BC if the athlete withdraws from the sport activity.
- The grant must be used by the athlete for whom the grant was approved – no portion of the grant can be transferred to someone else.
Privacy and Confidentiality
KidSport™ respects your privacy. We never sell, trade or loan your information to any other organization. Information provided in this application is being collected for the purpose of administering KidSport™ grants. This information will only be disclosed to KidSport™ personnel who need the information to carry out the responsibilities of their job, and to other organizations who may need to be contacted to process the application. Statistics are reported at the regional, provincial, and national level. Individuals are not personally identified. By completing this application form you agree to have all collected information stored in our online database system.
Please review "How Do I Apply" section carefully and gather up all your documents before you start your application
If you are unable to access the online application, you can send us a paper application.
Please note that paper applications may take longer to process.
It is critical that all fields are fully completed and required documentation attached in order to minimize delays.
Besoin d’aide?
We’re always happy to answer your questions - please send an email with your question to: kidsporttricities@sportbc.com.