There are a variety of different funding options for those looking to participate in sports and/or recreation programs.
KidSport Funding
KidSport provides grants to kids from families facing financial barriers so they can participate in registered sport programs and experience the lifelong benefits of a season of sport. The available grants are up to $300 per eligible kid, per year (January 1st – December 31st) towards sport registration fees. Clubs eligible for KidSport funding must be active members of their Provincial Sport Organizations (PSO). If you are not sure if the club you want to apply for is a member of their respective PSO, we recommend contacting them to find out. You can find a list of all the Provincial Sport Organizations on the Sport Manitoba website here.
Jumpstart Charities Funding
Jumpstart, a registered charity, helps kids from financially disadvantaged families participate in organized sports and physical activity. Families must first meet specific financial criteria as per Revenue Canada’s Low-Income Cut-Offs (LICO) chart to be eligible for funding for one or more children. View the LICO chart here.
Sunshine Fund
Every child deserves the opportunity to go to camp regardless of race, faith, family income, or special needs. Camp is a place where everyone belongs. The Manitoba Camping Association Sunshine Fund helps children experience the benefits of camp.
To apply for financial assistance, download the Sunshine Fund application by clicking on the link below. To find out if you qualify for assistance, please review the Statistics Canada Low Income Cut-Off chart on their website. If you qualify, the maximum subsidy amount is $700.00 per child per year.
Applications are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis and only cover overnight camp programs. The number of children we can subsidize annually depends on public donations and grants that we receive.
Apply for camp with the Sunshine Fund
Manitoba Gymnastics Association
The Manitoba Gymnastics Association offers several funding opportunities accessible to current members. Available opportunities include the KidSport Top-Up Fund, Champion Performance Fund, Edmond Financial High-Performance Bursary, and SMB Athlete Assistance Grant.
Make sure to check back regularly for new opportunities.
Apply for Manitoba Gymnastics Association Funding & Grants
Hockey Canada Foundation Assist Fund
The Hockey Canada Foundation Assist Fund helps Canadian youth access hockey. It provides up to $500 per player in registration fee subsidies to approved applicants registered with a sanctioned Hockey Canada association.
Financial eligibility for the Assist Fund is based on the Low Income Cut-Off (LICO) guidelines from Statistics Canada.
Apply for Hockey Canada Foundation Assist Fund
City of Selkirk Community Grants
The below grant is administered by the City of Selkirk and is for community groups ONLY and not individuals.
One-Time Project Grant
The City of Selkirk provides grants to groups that operate within the city, offering municipal services in recreation, arts and culture, community development, environment, and other municipally related programming. The One-Time Project Grant supports a one-time program, event, etc., that provides services in the areas of recreation, arts and culture, and/or community development to the community. Annual Operating Grants may be for cash or value in-kind. Applications are due September 30th annually.
Read more at: One Time Grant Policy
Annual Operating Grant
The City of Selkirk provides grants to groups that operate within the city, offering municipal services in recreation, arts and culture, community development, environment, and other municipally related programming. Operating grants usually assist with some type of operating expense and are generally required for more than one year. Annual Operating Grants may be for cash or value in-kind. Applications are due September 30 annually.
Read more and find the application form: Annual Operating Grant Policy