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Help paying for youth sport

Cost shouldn't stop a kid from playing. These are the programs families in Newfoundland and Labrador can apply to: Canada-wide and province-wide programs, plus the city subsidies we have found. Amounts and rules are as published and can change each year.

Most programs take applications straight from parents; some need the club or school to fill in part of the form, or must be approved before you register. Ask early.

Province-wide and Metro Vancouver

  • GrantUp to $300

    Canadian Tire Jumpstart Individual Child Grants

    Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities

    What it covers
    Eligible sport or physical-activity registration and equipment costs, up to $300 per child per year. Programs must run at least five weeks with at least one session per week (sport camps: at least five consecutive days). Payment goes to the registered organization, not the family, about 6-8 weeks after approval.
    Who qualifies
    Children aged 4-18 in families that meet Statistics Canada low-income cut-offs (LICO, before-tax). Some local Chapters may no longer offer the grant; check your Chapter in your Jumpstart account.
    How to apply
    Create a Jumpstart account, confirm your local Chapter is accepting applications, and apply online before the program starts with a current Canada Child Benefit statement and proof of programming (payee organization, program, dates, cost). Applications after a program ends are not reviewed.

    Source: jumpstart.canadiantire.ca, checked 2026-11-03

    Official page
  • GrantUp to $400

    KidSport Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Fund

    KidSport Newfoundland and Labrador

    What it covers
    Sport registration and equipment fees, up to $400 per child per calendar year (one application per child per year), paid to the sport program. Not for transportation, tournament fees or finished programs.
    Who qualifies
    Financial eligibility based on Statistics Canada LICO, or authorization by the provincial Department of Advanced Education and Skills / an Income Support stub. Program must be registered with Sport NL, run at least 8 weeks; applications not considered within 6 weeks of program end.
    How to apply
    Register the child, then apply online through the KidSport portal or by paper form (mail, fax or email) with a CRA Proof of Income Statement; processed in 4-6 weeks. Priority to applications received before the sport's registration deadline.

    Source: kidsportcanada.ca, checked 2026-11-03

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