Help paying for youth sport
Cost shouldn't stop a kid from playing. These are the programs families in Québec 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 - Grant
KidSport Québec Provincial Fund
KidSport Québec
- What it covers
- Registration fees for a season of certified sport led by qualified coaches. The provincial page does not publish a maximum amount.
- Who qualifies
- Children 18 and under in Québec families facing financial barriers; no income threshold published on the provincial page.
- How to apply
- Apply through a local chapter if one serves your community, otherwise through the Provincial Fund application page (French).
Source: kidsportcanada.ca, checked 2026-11-03
Official page