Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities: Free, online. Who it's for: Children ages 4-18; family income under the Low-Income Cut-Off (LICO) chart (far-right column); sport or physical activity program at least….
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If your family has a low income, Jumpstart may pay up to $300 a year per child (ages 4 to 18) for a sport or physical activity. ▸ Who can get this? • Your child is 4 to 18 • Your family income is under the Low-Income Cut-Off (LICO) chart Jumpstart uses (the far-right column) • The program is a sport or physical activity, at least 5 weeks long with at least 1 session a week. Sports camps must run at least 5 days in a row. ▸ What you get • Up to $300 per child per year for registration and equipment costs • The cheque goes to the sports group, not to you ▸ How to apply 1. Register or log in on the Jumpstart grant website. 2. Check in your account that your local chapter still takes applications. 3. Fill in the form and upload your documents. 4. Try to apply before the program starts. Programs that have already ended are not reviewed. ▸ What you need • Your contact details (name, postal code, phone and email) • Your child's name, gender and date of birth • A clear, current Canada Child Benefit (CCB) statement showing parent name, family net income, marital status and children's first names • Program details and proof: group name, program name, dates and cost • The amount you are asking for ▸ Good to know • No CCB statement (for example, new to Canada or leaving an abusive partner)? Other proof may be accepted case by case. • The Individual Child Grant program is open for 2026. • After approval, payment takes 6 to 8 weeks. • Funding depends on local demand and money available. • Grants may not be offered in every chapter.
Also known as: Jumpstart sports grant kids sports funding Canadian Tire Jumpstart activity fees registration help hockey soccer
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