Removing Financial Barriers.

Sometimes, families need financial assistance to get their kids into a sport or physical activity. We're committed to helping all families access a range of activities, from boxing to bowling and skating to skiing, and more.

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ELIGIBILITY

Financial Requirements

To be eligible for funding for one or more children, families must first meet specific financial criteria as per Revenue Canada’s Low-Income Cut-Offs (LICO) chart. Jumpstart uses the furthest column to the right of the chart for eligibility.

Other Funding Requirements

• Children must fall between the ages of 4 - 18 years old.

• Funding is allocated to sustained programs that involve a sport or physical activity.

• Programs should be a minimum of five weeks in duration and include at least one session per week. In the case of sports camps, the program must last at least five consecutive days for consideration.

FUNDING DETAILS AND TIMELINES

Applications

• It is recommended that applications be submitted prior to the program start date. Applications submitted where the program has concluded will not be reviewed.

• Applications must include proof of financial need. A clear, legible, and current copy of your Canada Child Benefit (Statement) will be required as proof of need.

• Under exceptional circumstances (e.g., recent immigrants to Canada, individuals fleeing spousal abuse, etc.) alternative confirmation of eligibility will be accepted on a case-by-case basis.

Timelines

• The Individual Child Grant system will open for the 2023 funding year on Monday, January 16, 2023.

Funding Details

• The annual maximum amount a child is eligible to receive is up to $600, subject to Chapter discretion and/or local demands.

• The maximum amount of funding per application is $300

• Children can be funded for successive seasons in an activity, up to a maximum of $600 per activity.

• All approvals will be determined by the local Jumpstart Chapter and designated Canadian Tire Jumpstart Regional Manager, and are subject to local demands and Chapter budgets.

Disbursement

• Cheques are made payable to the service organization, identified as the “payee” in the application. A payee can be a local hockey assoc.,gymnastics club, etc., that coordinates the sports or physical activity on behlaf of the qualifying youth/child.

  Need Help?

  If you have questions about your application, please email jumpstart@cantire.com.