Financial Sports Aid Links

1. Canadian Tire Jumpstart

• A national program that provides grants to help cover sport registration fees for kids aged 4–18. Maximum funding per child can be up to around $300 per season (up to $600 per year).
  👉 Apply: https://jumpstart.canadiantire.ca/pages/individual-child-grants

2. KidSport Ontario / Local KidSport Chapters

• Provides grants (typically up to ~$250 per child per year) to help cover the cost of registration fees for children aged 18 and under.
  👉 Apply (Ontario Provincial Fund or find local chapter): https://kidsportcanada.ca/ontario/provincial-fund/
  👉 KidSport Ottawa specific: https://kidsportcanada.ca/ontario/ottawa/apply-for-a-grant/

3. Their Opportunity (Canada)

• A charity that offers funding to help low-income families enroll their children in community sport programs. (Eligibility and amounts vary.)
  👉 Learn more & apply: https://theiropportunity.com/

4. Ontario Growing Up Through Sports

• Offers funding support for low-income families to reduce barriers and help children join organized sports.
  👉 Apply: (Search “Ontario Growing Up Through Sports” – link varies by year/region)

5. Local Club / Community Financial Assistance (if available)

• Many soccer clubs offer internal fee assistance or subsidy programs for families facing financial hardship (amounts/eligibility vary).
  👉 Check directly with St. Anthony Soccer Club for any club-specific aid or application details (often included in registration information).

📌 Tips for Applying

• Apply early (many grants take several weeks to process).

• Complete applications before registering if required by the program (e.g., Jumpstart, KidSport).

• Some programs send funds directly to the club once approved — you need to provide the club with your approval confirmation.