{"id":150,"date":"2020-05-05T19:39:19","date_gmt":"2020-05-05T19:39:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/kidsportcanada.ca\/shelburne-yarmouth\/?page_id=150"},"modified":"2024-01-10T17:52:38","modified_gmt":"2024-01-10T17:52:38","slug":"apply-for-a-grant","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kidsportcanada.ca\/nova-scotia\/shelburne-yarmouth\/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 Shelburne \/ Yarmouth provides grants of up to $500<\/strong> per eligible kid<\/strong>, per year (January 1st – December 31st)\u00a0 towards sport registration fees.\u00a0<\/p>\n Do you need equipment in order to play? Let us know! If the child needs equipment, we will provide a voucher so you can get the right gear from our equipment partner Cleve’s Source for Sports. Grants are intended to be used for sport registration and equipment fees; travel and competition fees are not eligible for funding.<\/p>\n\t KidSport Shelburne \/ Yarmouth uses\u00a0a\u00a0CRA Notice of Assessment\u00a0<\/b>as the primary document to determine financial eligibility for grants.<\/p>\n We also accept\u00a0Social Income Assistance Statement, an<\/strong>\u00a0endorsement from the Department of Community Services, or an endorsement from Indigenous Social Development<\/b>\u00a0to determine financial eligibility for grants, if applicable.<\/p>\n If applying with a Notice of Assessment (one for each parent\/guardian in the household) please ensure your total income (line 15000) does not exceed the cut offs listed below for your family size:<\/p>\n 2 person family – $36,576<\/p>\n 3 person family – $44,966<\/p>\n 4 person family – $54,594<\/p>\n 5 person family – $61,920<\/p>\n 6 person family – $69,835<\/p>\n 7 person family or more – $77,751<\/p>\n If you are unsure of your eligibility to receive a grant, please reach out to gdentremont@munargyle.com<\/a>.<\/b><\/p>\n\t You can submit a paper application by mail, fax or e-mail:<\/p>\n Shelburne:<\/b><\/p>\n Box 280<\/b><\/p>\n Shelburne, Nova Scotia<\/b><\/p>\n B0T 1W0<\/b><\/p>\n Fax Shelburne: (902) 875-1278<\/b><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Yarmouth:<\/b><\/p>\n 27 Courthouse Rd<\/b><\/p>\n Tusket, Nova Scotia<\/b><\/p>\n B0W3M0<\/b><\/p>\n Fax Yarmouth: (902) 648-0367<\/b><\/p>\n <\/p>\n gdentremont@munargyle.com<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n 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\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tELIGIBLE SPORTS\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n January 2, March 1, May 1, June 3,<\/p>\n July 2, September 2, October 1, and November 1<\/p>\n We’re always happy to answer your questions – please send an email with your question to \n gdentremont@munargyle.com<\/a>\n .<\/p>\n KidSport Shelburne \/ Yarmouth gives grants to families to help remove financial barriers to sport. KidSport grants help cover the cost of registration fees, So ALL Kids Can Play!<\/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 and equipment fees for qualified families. Grants are intended to remove financial barriers to sport programs, and cannot<\/b> be applied to 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 To view a list of eligible sport programs please visit http:\/\/sportnovascotia.ca\/<\/a> and click “Find a Sport”<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\tWhat communities are covered by KidSport Shelburne \/ Yarmouth?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t KidSport Shelburne \/ Yarmouth covers the Shelburne \/ Yarmouth region. If you live outside of this area please view our list of local chapters to find yours.<\/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 can include your email address in order to receive confirmation of your approval or a letter will be mailed via Canada Post.<\/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. If you do not have access to your online account you may phone the CRA at 1 (800) 959-8281 to request a copy to be sent 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 Nova Scotia Provincial Fund or your local 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 Shelburne \/ Yarmouth 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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