Kids Sport Funding Detail
🏏 Financial Assistance for Kids in Sports – Saskatchewan
We believe every child deserves the chance to play — regardless of family income.
Below are programs that provide financial support for children and youth participating in sport and recreation activities across Saskatchewan.
💰 Available Funding Programs
- KidSport Saskatchewan – Grants to cover registration fees for eligible children.
- Active Families Benefit (Government of Saskatchewan) – A refundable tax credit to help families recover sport and recreation costs.
- Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities – National funding that helps with sport registration, equipment, and other participation costs.
1️⃣ KidSport Saskatchewan
What it is:
KidSport is a province-wide charitable program that helps remove financial barriers by covering sport registration fees for children and youth from low-income families.
Who can apply:
- Families facing financial hardship.
- Children and youth typically ages 5–18.
- Must be registering for a recognized amateur sport program in Saskatchewan.
What the funding covers:
- Registration fees for approved sports.
- Note: Equipment, travel, tournaments, or camps are not usually covered.
How much support is available:
Up to $500–$750 per child per year, depending on your local KidSport chapter.
How to apply:
- Visit your local KidSport chapter or the provincial page:
- Complete the online or PDF application form.
- Provide proof of income (e.g., Notice of Assessment or pay stub).
- Apply before the sport season begins — applications are accepted year-round.
Need help?
Email: [email protected]
or find your community chapter on the KidSport website.
2️⃣ Active Families Benefit (Government of Saskatchewan)
What it is:
A refundable tax benefit that helps families recover costs for children’s sport, recreation, and cultural activities.
Who can apply:
- Saskatchewan families with children under 18 years old at year-end.
- Household adjusted income up to $60,000 (increasing to $120,000 in 2025).
What it covers:
- Registration and instruction fees for eligible sport, recreation, and cultural programs.
- Can include activities offered through local clubs, municipalities, and recreation boards.
How much you can claim:
Up to $150 per child ($200 for a child with a disability).
Starting 2025, benefit increases to $300 per child ($400 with disability).
How to apply:
- Register your child for an eligible sport or recreation program and keep the receipt.
- Claim the amount when filing your Saskatchewan income tax return.
- More details:
3️⃣ Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities
What it is:
Canadian Tire Jumpstart is a national charitable program that helps children from financially-barriered families access organized sport and recreation by covering registration fees, and in some cases equipment and transportation.
Who can apply:
- Children roughly aged 4-18, from families facing financial barriers.
- Families residing in Saskatchewan whose child is registering in a recognized sport or recreation program.
What the funding covers:
- Registration fees for eligible program(s).
- Equipment and/or transportation may be eligible—depending on local Jumpstart chapter guidelines.
How to apply:
- Visit the Jumpstart website: https://jumpstart.canadiantire.ca/pages/individual-child-grants
- Identify the local Jumpstart chapter in your area (Saskatchewan) and complete the application form.
- Provide proof of income / financial need, and program registration details (club name, cost, etc.).
- Submit the application by the local chapter’s deadline (typically open January 15 – November 1).
Need help?
Phone: 1-844-YES-PLAY
Email: [email protected]
📝 Tips for Families
- Apply early: Submit KidSport or Jumpstart applications before your sport season starts.
- Keep receipts: You’ll need them to claim the Active Families Benefit at tax time.
- Ask your club: Some local organizations may also have fee-reduction or equipment-loan programs.