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Help paying for youth sport

Cost shouldn't stop a kid from playing. These are the programs families in Nova Scotia 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

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  • GrantUp to $500

    KidSport Nova Scotia Provincial Fund

    KidSport Nova Scotia

    What it covers
    Sport registration and equipment fees, up to $500 per child per calendar year (one grant for one sport per year); equipment via a voucher at partner Source for Sports stores. Not covered: summer camps, non-PSO elite/travel teams, private coaching, travel, tournaments, gym memberships, ski passes, swimming lessons, dance.
    Who qualifies
    Children 18 and under in Nova Scotia families below published income cut-offs (line 15000; e.g., family of 4: $59,288). Multi-week, coach-led programs in good standing with their provincial sport organization.
    How to apply
    Register the child, then apply through the local chapter or the Provincial Fund online or on paper with a CRA Notice of Assessment for each parent/guardian (or an assistance statement/endorsement). Deadlines fall at the start of most months; confirm current dates.

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

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