Allocation Policies
- Total grant (registration and equipment) will not exceed a maximum of $300. Grants for equipment only will not exceed $200.
- Recipients must be under 19 years of age.
- A child cannot receive more than one grant in a calendar year.
- Preference is given to athletes who are being introduced into organized sport for the first time.
- Sport organizations must be a member of Sport Nova Scotia. Please click here for an updated list of members.
- Applicants must be registered with a sport in order to receive financial assistance for equipment. Proof of registration is required.
- Grants are awarded for registration fees and equipment costs only.
- Approval is based on National Council of Welfare Estimates of Statistics Canada. For more information visit this NCWCNBES Fact Sheet (PDF Document)
- Applications are accepted six times per calendar year; deadlines are January 1st, March 1st, May 1st, July 1st, September 1st, November 1st.
- Application form(s) will not be approved until all information is received.
- Proof of total family income must accompany application form. You must include A or B:
- A. Current proof of total family income (for tax return or notice of assessment call 1-800-959-8281); or
- B. Authorization from the Department of Community Services or community services agency (for office locations visit www.gov.ns.ca/coms/contactus/offices.html)
- Applicants will receive a letter no more than four (4) weeks after the deadline notifying them of the status of their application
- Cheques for registration grants will be made payable to a league, association or club. Cheques for equipment will be made payable to a sporting goods retailer. (Note: KidSport™ reserves the right to request proof of purchase.)
Confidentiality of all recipients will be protected
Click here to find an Application Form for your area!