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Help paying for youth sport

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

  • SubsidyUp to $275

    ActiveAssist

    City of Mississauga

    What it covers
    Non-refundable credit of $275 per eligible family member, valid for one year, toward City recreation and culture registered programs.
    Who qualifies
    Mississauga residents with household net income below the Low Income Cut-Off (e.g. $26,440 for 1 person, $49,991 for 4; updated May 1, 2026), or refugee newcomers with a qualifying document from the past year. A parent/guardian applies for children under 18. Not for full-time students without dependants or people already on another City fee assistance program.
    How to apply
    Apply online or in person at a community centre with current original supporting documents; processed within 15 business days. Reapply every year.

    Source: mississauga.ca, checked 2026-11-04

    Official page
  • 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 $250

    KidSport Halton grant

    KidSport Halton (KidSport Ontario chapter)

    What it covers
    Sport registration fees for a season of sport, up to $250 per child per year, paid to the sport organization.
    Who qualifies
    Children 18 and under living in the chapter's service area from families facing financial barriers; families outside the area use their nearest chapter or the provincial fund.
    How to apply
    Register the child in a program, then apply online through the chapter's Apply for a Grant page.

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

    Official page
  • GrantUp to $250

    KidSport Hamilton grant

    KidSport Hamilton (KidSport Ontario chapter)

    What it covers
    Sport registration fees for a season of sport (up to $250 per child per year), paid to the sport organization. Covers recreational/house league and competitive/representative programs.
    Who qualifies
    Children 18 and under living in the chapter's service area from families facing financial barriers; families outside the area use their nearest chapter or the provincial fund.
    How to apply
    Register the child in a program, then apply online through the chapter's Apply for a Grant page.

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

    Official page
  • GrantUp to $250

    KidSport Kingston grant

    KidSport Kingston (KidSport Ontario chapter)

    What it covers
    Sport registration fees for a season of sport, up to $250 per child per year, paid to the sport organization.
    Who qualifies
    Children 18 and under living in the chapter's service area from families facing financial barriers; families outside the area use their nearest chapter or the provincial fund.
    How to apply
    Register the child in a program, then apply online through the chapter's Apply for a Grant page.

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

    Official page
  • GrantUp to $400

    KidSport Kitchener Waterloo grant

    KidSport Kitchener Waterloo (KidSport Ontario chapter)

    What it covers
    Registration and equipment fees for eligible sport (or dance) programs, up to $400 per child per year.
    Who qualifies
    Children 18 and under living in the chapter's service area from families facing financial barriers; families outside the area use their nearest chapter or the provincial fund.
    How to apply
    Register the child in a program, then apply online through the chapter's Apply for a Grant page.

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

    Official page
  • GrantUp to $250

    KidSport London grant

    KidSport London (KidSport Ontario chapter)

    What it covers
    Sport registration fees for a season of sport, up to $250 per child per year, paid to the sport organization.
    Who qualifies
    Children 18 and under living in the chapter's service area from families facing financial barriers; families outside the area use their nearest chapter or the provincial fund.
    How to apply
    Register the child in a program, then apply online through the chapter's Apply for a Grant page.

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

    Official page
  • GrantUp to $250

    KidSport Ontario Provincial Fund

    KidSport Ontario

    What it covers
    Sport registration fees, up to $250 per child per calendar year, paid directly to the sport program. Travel, competitions, tournament fees and transportation are not covered; equipment needs are referred to a partner agency.
    Who qualifies
    Ontario families facing financial barriers (federal low-income guideline plus about 30%) in communities without a local chapter. Program must be affiliated with its provincial sport organization and run at least eight weeks. Proof of income for each adult in the home.
    How to apply
    Register the child, tell the program you are applying, then apply online through the KidSport portal or by paper form; processed within about 30 days. For January-February 2027 programs apply by December 4, 2026.

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

    Official page
  • GrantUp to $250

    KidSport Ottawa grant

    KidSport Ottawa (KidSport Ontario chapter)

    What it covers
    Sport registration fees for a season of sport (up to $250 per child per year), paid to the sport organization.
    Who qualifies
    Children 18 and under living in the chapter's service area from families facing financial barriers; families outside the area use their nearest chapter or the provincial fund.
    How to apply
    Register the child in a program, then apply online through the chapter's Apply for a Grant page.

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

    Official page
  • GrantUp to $250

    KidSport Sudbury grant

    KidSport Sudbury (KidSport Ontario chapter)

    What it covers
    Sport registration fees for a season of sport, up to $250 per child per year, paid to the sport organization.
    Who qualifies
    Children 18 and under living in the chapter's service area from families facing financial barriers; families outside the area use their nearest chapter or the provincial fund.
    How to apply
    Register the child in a program, then apply online through the chapter's Apply for a Grant page.

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

    Official page
  • GrantUp to $250

    KidSport Toronto grant

    KidSport Toronto (KidSport Ontario chapter)

    What it covers
    Sport registration fees for a season of sport (up to $250 per child per year), paid to the sport organization.
    Who qualifies
    Children 18 and under living in the chapter's service area from families facing financial barriers; families outside the area use their nearest chapter or the provincial fund.
    How to apply
    Register the child in a program, then apply online through the chapter's Apply for a Grant page.

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

    Official page
  • GrantUp to $250

    KidSport Windsor grant

    KidSport Windsor (KidSport Ontario chapter)

    What it covers
    Sport registration fees for a season of sport, up to $250 per child per year, paid to the sport organization.
    Who qualifies
    Children 18 and under living in the chapter's service area from families facing financial barriers; families outside the area use their nearest chapter or the provincial fund.
    How to apply
    Register the child in a program, then apply online through the chapter's Apply for a Grant page.

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

    Official page
  • SubsidyUp to $683

    Welcome Policy (Recreation Fee Subsidy)

    City of Toronto

    What it covers
    Annual credit of $683.04 per child/youth (up to age 24) and $314.60 per adult for City registered recreation programs (incl. instructional swim and sports), camps, after-school care, memberships and multi-use passes; valid 12 months, not transferable between family members.
    Who qualifies
    Toronto residents; applicant 18+; family after-tax income below the Low-Income Measure After-Tax (LIM-AT), e.g. $31,317 for one person. Recipients of Ontario Works, ODSP or Toronto child care fee subsidy do not need to provide proof documents.
    How to apply
    Apply online (email outcome within 5 business days), in person, by paper form (up to 8 weeks) or by phone (social assistance recipients only) with income documents such as a Notice of Assessment. Reapply every year.

    Source: toronto.ca, checked 2026-11-04

    Official page