Grants and Fee Help for Youth Sport

May qualify - check the official page

Jumpstart Individual Child Grant

Family applies; club is an approved payee and gives the Proof of Programming.

Up to CAD 300 per child a year

Rolling; apply BEFORE the program starts. Local funds may vary.

1. 1Check the club is an approved Jumpstart payee (once per club).
2. 2Confirm the program: sport or activity, 5+ weeks with 1+ session a week, or a camp of 5+ days in a row.
3. 3Generate the Proof of Programming letter: organization, program, dates, cost.
4. 4Send the letter privately to the family; the family applies online with its own income proof.
5. 5Track it: Letter sent, Applied, Approved, Paid; the cheque comes to the club 6 to 8 weeks after approval.

ClarityLedger Sports is not Jumpstart Individual Child Grant and is not part of Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities. Always check the official page before you apply.

May qualify - check the official page

KidSport Ontario

Family applies; club belongs to its provincial sport organization; program lasts 8+ weeks.

Up to CAD 250 per child; Hamilton: CAD 200 recreation, CAD 300 competitive

Chapters rolling. Provincial Fund: Dec 4, 2026 for Jan–Feb 2027 programs — check with the fund.

The Dec 4 date is supplied planning guidance, not confirmed on the official page. Hamilton official pages show conflicting amounts; confirm with the chapter.

1. 1Find the local KidSport chapter, or the Provincial Fund if none.
2. 2Check the club is a member of its provincial sport organization (for example the OVA).
3. 3Generate the program confirmation letter and the fee statement for the athlete.
4. 4The family applies with its own proof of income.
5. 5Track the decision; the grant is paid to the club, then lowers the family balance.

ClarityLedger Sports is not KidSport Ontario and is not part of KidSport. Always check the official page before you apply.

May qualify - check the official page

Hockey Canada Foundation Assist Fund

Family in a Hockey Canada sanctioned hockey program.

Up to CAD 500 per player

Open for 2026–27 while funds last.

1. 1Confirm the team is in a Hockey Canada sanctioned program.
2. 2Generate the registration fee statement for the player.
3. 3The family applies through the official page.
4. 4Track the decision and record the payment on the family balance.

ClarityLedger Sports is not Hockey Canada Foundation Assist Fund and is not part of Hockey Canada Foundation. Always check the official page before you apply.

May qualify - check the official page

Jumpstart Community Development Grants

Charity, registered non-profit, RCAAA, municipality or school applies.

Up to CAD 25,000 (Access) or CAD 75,000 (Youth Development)

Planning estimate: Mar 10 to Apr 7, 2027; not yet confirmed.

The official page confirms amounts but does not announce these 2027 dates. Applications currently closed.

1. 1Check your status; if not eligible, talk to a partner charity or the municipality.
2. 2Describe the program that lowers barriers: who, how many, how often.
3. 3Generate the program budget and the last season statement.
4. 4Generate the club information block (legal name, address, board, bank account in club name).
5. 5Write the story in the official form and attach the documents before the deadline.

ClarityLedger Sports is not Jumpstart Community Development Grants and is not part of Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities. Always check the official page before you apply.

May qualify - check the official page

MLSE Foundation Community Action Grant

Ontario qualified donees; others through a trustee charity.

Up to CAD 50,000

2026–27 round opens Nov 3, 2026 at noon ET; check the official page.

1. 1Check you are a qualified donee, or find a trustee charity.
2. 2Register in the MLSE portal (approval 1 to 2 days).
3. 3Generate the fact sheet: youth served, program, budget, outcomes.
4. 4Answer the short expression of interest; if shortlisted, send the full application.

ClarityLedger Sports is not MLSE Foundation Community Action Grant and is not part of MLSE Foundation. Always check the official page before you apply.

May qualify - check the official page

Ontario Trillium Foundation Seed

Ontario non-profits incorporated for 12+ months.

CAD 10,000 to CAD 100,000

Planning estimate: Jul–Aug 2027; not yet announced.

The 2026 window was Jul 22–Aug 19. That does not confirm the 2027 window.

1. 1Confirm incorporation for 12+ months.
2. 2Plan the new project.
3. 3Generate the project budget and the last annual statement.
4. 4Run the governance checklist (board list, minutes, bank account in club name).
5. 5Apply in the OTF portal in the window.

ClarityLedger Sports is not Ontario Trillium Foundation Seed and is not part of Ontario Trillium Foundation. Always check the official page before you apply.

May qualify - check the official page

Hydro One + Coaches Association of Ontario Community Coaching Grant

Coaches and sport organizations; confirm the specific program.

Planning amount: up to CAD 1,000 — not verified

Planning estimate: June 2027; program and window not confirmed.

We could not verify this specific grant, amount or window on an official program page. Confirm with the Coaches Association of Ontario before applying.

1. 1Pick the need: equipment, safety or coach training.
2. 2Generate the small request budget with quotes.
3. 3Apply when the window opens.
4. 4Keep the receipts in ClarityLedger for the final report.

ClarityLedger Sports is not Hydro One + Coaches Association of Ontario Community Coaching Grant and is not part of Hydro One or the Coaches Association of Ontario. Always check the official page before you apply.

May qualify - check the official page

ParticipACTION Community Challenge

Non-profits, community groups and local sport organizations.

Up to CAD 1,000 in the published 2026 round; verify 2027

Planning estimate: Jan–Feb 2027; not yet announced.

The 2026 window was Jan 13–Feb 10. The next year’s window is not confirmed.

1. 1Plan one free activity event.
2. 2Generate the event budget and participation plan.
3. 3Apply in the window.
4. 4Track costs and counts for the report.

ClarityLedger Sports is not ParticipACTION Community Challenge and is not part of ParticipACTION. Always check the official page before you apply.

May qualify - check the official page

Grant-ready checklist (all programs)

Every club owner or finance lead; allow about 10 minutes.

Preparation checklist — not a grant award

Keep it current throughout the season.

1. 1Legal status: unincorporated, non-profit or charity (and number).
2. 2Bank account in the club's name.
3. 3Season budget.
4. 4Monthly books by team.
5. 5Last annual statement and board list.

ClarityLedger Sports is not Grant-ready checklist (all programs) and is not part of any grant funder. Always check the official page before you apply.