Kidsport Northwest Territories
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. KidSport Northwest Territories provides grants of up to $500 per eligible kid, per year (January 1st - December 31st) towards sport registration fees.
Grants are intended to be used for sport registration fees; travel and competitions are not eligible for funding.
Eligibility Requirements
KidSport Northwest Territories uses the following eligibility requirements to determine financial eligibility for sport grants.
Only youth 18 years and younger will be considered for financial support.
If someone applies for personal sports equipment only, they MUST submit proof that they are registered for that sport in their community.
A participant may not receive more than $500 in a calendar year.
Activities NOT eligible for funding are travel to competitions, camp, clinics, etc.
The child's family must meet the income requirements for the KidSport program - this includes proof of family income (some examples include a Notice of Assessment from the CRA and/or a Financial Case Report from ECE Income Assistance). Contact Tyler for more information
Activities eligible for funding are sport registration fees and personal sports equipment. If applying for registration fees, a copy of the completed sport registration form must be submitted with the application form.
Applications MUST be supported by an adult endorser; someone other than the parent. The endorser acts as an objective third party who is familiar with the athlete's family and is in a professional position to assess the social and economic barriers facing the family (i.e. member of the clergy, law enforcement officer, principal or vice-principal, teacher, counselor, family services or social worker).
If you are unsure of your eligibility to receive a grant, kindly contact
Tyler Rentmeister via email at tylerrent@sportnorth.com.
Sport Grant Guidelines
Applications should be submitted 30 days prior to the start date of the activity.
Parents may be required to submit their Notice of Assessment (Canada Customs and Revenue Agency) to confirm their annual income.
Applications are processed throughout the year on a first come, first serve basis.
If you are a foster parent, please provide proof of foster parent status.
Applications are reviewed by a volunteer committee. Once the decision has been made, a letter of notification will be sent to the parent. If approved, a copy of the letter will also be sent to the sport organization, school or hamlet office specified on the application.
If an athlete decides to withdraw from a sport activity, the parent or guardian must notify KidSport NWT.
Funds will be issued directly to the sport organization specified on the application. If the funds are approved for personal sports equipment, a voucher will be issued for the approved amount to be used at either Overlander Sports or Canadian Tire. Alternate arrangements may also be made for other sporting goods stores in the NWT.
Individual Grant
