Application Frequently Asked Questions

Applications take approximately 4–6 weeks to process once all required information has been submitted. Applications will be considered complete once program details have been received from the club within the required timeframe.

Please allow at least 4 weeks before requesting a status update.

You may be eligible to apply for funding from Athletics for Kids (A4K) if all of the following apply:

• The athlete is between 5 and 18 years old

• The athlete is a resident of British Columbia

• The family’s annual net income is less than $45,000 CAD
  (see Financials section for details)

• The athlete is registered with a sports organization

• The sport program meets A4K’s funding mandate and eligibility criteria (see Funding & Program Eligibility)

We recommend applying 6–8 weeks before the program starts to allow for processing time.

Applications must be submitted:

• No later than 14 days after the start of play for programs less than 3 months

• No later than 30 days after the start of play for programs more than 3 months

Applications are not accepted more than 3 months before the program start date. The start of play is determined by the sports organization.

You can see a full list of A4K eligible sports here as well as sports we do not cover.

Each application must include at least ONE of the following:

• 2024 Canada Child Benefit

• 2024 Notice of Assessment (from all parents/guardians) - 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

• Three most recent Pay Stubs

• Temporary or Permanent Visa documentation

Additional financial considerations:

• If net household income is over $10,000, additional details on household financial support may be required

• If net household income is under $45,000, extraordinary expenses may be considered

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

• Additional documentation or a sponsor form may be requested on a case-by-case basis

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

Yes. Sports organization information is required as part of the application.

To consider an application complete, the sports organization must confirm the athlete’s registration and provide details about the sports program. Additionally, some clubs may need to complete a one-time verification process, which could extend processing time.

Yes. The athlete must be registered with a sports organization to be eligible for funding.

• The maximum grant amount is $200 per athlete per calendar year (January–December)

• Only one program may be funded at a time

• A separate application is required for each athlete

• You may reapply within the same year for any unused funds (funds do not carry over to future years)

A new application is required each time funding is requested, including for year-round or ongoing programs.

All applications must be submitted within the required timelines.

A separate application is required for each athlete.

If there are changes to the sports organization, a new application form must be submitted.

Please contact our Grant Coordinator as soon as possible if changes occur.

Community-based programs may be eligible if they are not school-run and meet A4K’s funding criteria. A4K defines a school-run program as one that is created, managed, and operated by a school. School-run programs are not eligible for funding.

Please make sure to include in your application, the registration barcode for this program, including the program’s start and end dates.

No. Only one program may be funded at a time.

• Applications are reviewed once all required information is received

• Processing time: approximately 4–6 weeks

• Payments are sent directly to the sports organization

• Please allow 2 weeks for payment processing after approval

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If you have questions about your application, please contact our Grant Coordinator using the contact information listed on our website.