Sport and Recreation Program Funding
Municipality of East Hants Recreation Access Program
Recreation Access (RecAccess) is a funding program offered by the Municipality of East Hants designed to reduce financial barriers for adults, youth and children who wish to enroll in municipal recreation programs/services. The program came as a result of a policy passed by Council in 2020.
Each member of the qualified applicant’s household will be eligible for a 75% discount on up to four registered recreation programs per year and 10 single entry passes to the East Hants Aquatic Centre. More information.
Youth Funding for Sports and Recreation Programs:
Canadian Tire Jumpstart
Canadian Tire Fund help financially disadvantaged kids get involved in organized sport and recreation by covering the costs of registration fees.
Application: Apply Online Only
Deadline: ongoing until funding runs out
Who Can Apply?
- Age: 4 – 18
- Individuals – not teams or groups or elite athletes
What does the Grant Cover?
- Registration fees for sport and recreation (must be physical activity based) programs that are on-going activities or programs
- Sporting Equipment
- Does not cover one-time events (i.e. tournaments, competitions)
How much can I apply for?
- Grants are available for $300.00 per child per year.
- Approval is based on Statistics Canada’s low income cut-offs. Proof of income must be provided (income tax return or proof of assessment).
Where does the cheque for the funding go?
- Canadian Tire Jumpstart grants are made payable to the sport, recreation or club association
How do I apply?
- Apply Online at Jumpstart
- Paper applications are no longer accepted. Please contact us if you need assistance.
Kidsport
Kidsport is a national not-for-profit organization that provides financial assistance for registration fees and equipment to kids aged 18 and under.
Yearly Kidsport Application Deadlines: January 1, March 1, May 1, July 1, September 1, November 1
Who Can Apply?
- Age: 18 years and under
- Individuals – not teams or groups
What does the Grant Cover?
- Registration and equipment fees for sport programs (organization must be a member of Sport Nova Scotia)
- Does not cover one-time events (i.e. tournaments, competitions)
How much can I apply for?
- Grants are available for $300.00 per child for registration fees, Equipment maximum $200.00. Each child can only receive one grant in a calendar year.
- Approval is based on Statistics Canada’s Low income cut-offs. Proof of income must be provided (income tax return or proof of assessment).
Where does the cheque for the funding go?
- Kidsport grants are made payable to the sport organization
- Complete applications will receive a letter or email notifying them of the status of their application
How do I apply?
- Pick up or print a Kidsport Application form from your sport organization or the Municipality or Apply Online
- Form must be completely filled out or will be sent back.
- Once complete send form to your local contact.
For more information contact:
Corrine Giles, Program Coordinator, Municipality of East Hants
Address: Box 230, Suite 170, 15 Commerce Court, Elmsdale, NS B2S 3K5
Email: cgiles@easthants.ca
Phone: (902) 883-3387