Application Info
- Sport organizations must be a member of Sport Nova Scotia. Please click here for an updated list of members.
- Approval is based on Statistics Canada's Low Income Cut-offs (Current cut-off numbers can be found at the bottom of this page).
- Applications are accepted six times per calendar year; Deadlines are January 1st, March 1st, May 1st, July 1st, September 1st and November 1st.
- Applications form(s) will not be approve 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)
- Complete applications will receive a letter no more than four weeks after the deadline notifying them of the status of their application(s).
Grant Info
- Grants are awarded for registration fees and equipment costs only.
- Total grant (registration and equipment) will not exceed a maximum of $300.
- 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.
- Cheques for registration grants will be made payable to a league, association or club. Cheques/vouchers for equipment will be made payable to a sporting goods retailer. (Note: KidSport™ reserves the right to request proof of purchase.)
Applicant Info
- Applicants must be age 18 or under.
- Applicants must be registered with a sport to receive financial assistance for equipment. Proof of registration is required.
Confidentiality of all applicants will be protected
Click here to find an Application Form for your area!
CURRENT INCOME CUT-OFF
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FAMILY SIZE
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2011 GROSS INCOME
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1
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$23,298
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2
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$29,004
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3
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$35,657
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4
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$43,292
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5
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$49,102
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6
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$55,378
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7+
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$61,656
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(Statistics Canada - Table 2, Low income cut-offs {1992 Base} before tax)