Apply for a grant

We love partnering with families to get their kids into sports by providing financial assistance with their registration fees. We will also continue to fund athletes for multiple sports seasons a year, and multiple years in a row to develop a love of sport for life.

As you apply for your grant, don’t hesitate to reach out to us here. We are here to help and look forward to connecting with you.

Before you start your online application, there are a few things you need to check, collect and have ready.

WHO CAN APPLY?

  • Athlete must be 5-18 years old.

  • Must be a resident of British Columbia.

  • Annual net family income is less than $45,000 Canadian dollars (See Financials section for details).

  • Athlete must be registered with a sports organization. 

  • The sport program must align with A4K’s funding mandate (See Funding & Program Eligibility for details).

FUNDING & PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY

  • Grant Amount: Maximum grant amount is $200 per athlete each calendar year (Jan-Dec). You may reapply within the same year for any unused funds. Funds do not carry over to future years. 

  • Funding Criteria: The sport must be listed on A4K’s Eligible Sports list. Only amateur programs with registration fees of $2,000 or less are eligible. Programs must not have already taken place and only one program may be funded at a time. 

  • Registration Confirmation: Applications will be considered complete once program details have been received from the club within the required timeframe. The sports club may undergo a one-time verification process, which may require additional processing time.

  • Application Requirements: A new application is required each time funding is requested and must be submitted within the required timelines.

FINANCIALS 

Each application must include at least ONE of the following:

  • 2024 Canada Child Benefit

  • 2024 Notice of Assessment (from all guardians/parents) - After July 1st, 2026 we require your 2025 NOA

  • Confirmation of Social Assistance

  • Proof that the child is in Foster Care

  • Record of Employment

  • Proof of Disability Payments

  • Signed Release of Information (ROI) from the Ministry

  • Current Employment Insurance notice of deposit

  • 3 Most recent Pay Stubs

  • Temporary or Permanent Visa

Additional Financial Considerations:

  • Net Family Income > $10,000: Provide additional details on household financial support.

  • Net Family Income < $45,000: Extraordinary expenses may be considered (refer to Recognized Extraordinary Expenses)

  • The number of dependents may be considered in alignment with Low Income Cut-Off (LICO) guidelines and confirmed via your Canada Child Benefit statement. 

All documentation provided must be recently issued and clearly show names and dates. A Community Sponsor and/or additional documentation may be requested on a case-by-case basis.

WHEN TO APPLY?

  • Apply 6-8 weeks before the program starts to allow for processing times. Start of play as determined by the sporting organization. 

  • Applications for funding must be submitted:

    • No later than 14 days after the start of play for a program that is less than 3 months long

    • No later than 30 days after the start of play for a program that is more than 3 months long

  • We do not accept applications more than 3 months before the start date of a program. 

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?

  • Applications are not considered complete until all required information is submitted. Including registration confirmation and program details from the sports club. 

  • Processing time: 4-6 weeks.

  • Status Check: Allow at least 4 weeks.

Payments: Sent directly to the sports organization. Allow 2 weeks for processing after approval.

WHAT IS NOT COVERED

  • Dance and School-Run Programs. 

  • Team fees, tryout fees, athletic equipment, uniform fees, or deposits.

  • Field, ice rental costs or private instruction.

A4K defines a school-run program as one that is created, fully run, and operated by the school.

HELPFUL INFORMATION

  • If your sports club changes, a new application form must be submitted.

  • If the athlete withdraws after approval, A4K must be notified and the club must refund the grant.

  • You may apply to more than one funding organization while receiving support from A4K

  • Financial documents must be updated every year on July 1st.

  • A separate application is required for each athlete.


For more information, please see our FAQs or Click here to watch the "How to Apply" video.

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