KidSport believe that no kid should be left on the sidelines and all should be given the opportunity to experience the positive benefits of organized sports. KidSport™ provides support to children in order to remove financial barriers that prevent them from playing organized sport.
How does KidSport help?
KidSport provides grants to children from families facing financial barriers so they can participate in registered sport programs.
KidSport supports programs that provide the child with a sustained sport experience led by qualified instructors.
Who is eligible to receive a KidSport grant?
Families that are on a low income, unemployed, on AISH, currently receiving income support through provincial government are all considered eligible.
KidSport considers social and economic barriers facing the child’s family when determining eligibility.
Grants are for children and youth 18 years of age and under.
What does a KidSport grant cover?
KidSport Edmonton provides financial support up to $250 per child per calendar year (Jan.-Dec.) towards sport registration fees.
If the child needs equipment we will make referral to our partner, The Brick Sport Central.
What are the funding arrangements?
KidSport issues funds directly to the sport organization or community association on behalf of the child.
When is the deadline to apply?
Please submit your application immediately following registration in the sport program as funds are limited.
Programs that are complete are not eligible for funding.
Refunds for fees already paid by the family must be arranged separately with the sport club.
How to apply to KidSport:
Contact KidSport Edmonton or KidSport Alberta to get an application form. Application forms are also available on our website www.kidsport.ab.ca.
Find a sport program your child would like to join and register him/her.
Complete the KidSport Edmonton application form to request a grant towards registration fees and /or assistance with equipment.
Mail or fax the completed application to KidSport Edmonton.
Please allow up to 30 days for processing. Cheques for approved applications are mailed to the sport club within two weeks of the review date. KidSport Edmonton requests that the sport club notify the applicant once the KidSport funding has been received.
KidSport Edmonton serves children and families who live within the city limits.
For more information, contact KidSport at:
KidSport Edmonton
PO Box 56035 #211, 10155-102 Street
Edmonton, AB
T5J 4N9
Phone: 780.245.2666
Fax: 780.665.2113
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