Sport and Active Recreation Fee Assistance Programs

Canadian Tire Jumpstart

The Canadian Tire Jumpstart Individual Child Funding is for youth between 4-18 years of age. The funding is allocated to cover the registration fees to sport and physical activity programs running a minimum of 5-weeks (or minimum 5-day sport camps) and equipment for sport and physical activity programs.

KidSport - Lethbridge & Taber

KidSport provides grants for youth 18 and under to participate in registered sport programs. The grants are to help cover sport registration. If equipment is required to play, let KidSport know and they will make a referral to a partner agency.

City of Lethbridge Recreation and Culture Fee Assistance Program

The City of Lethbridge offers a Fee Assistance Program for all ages to help with the costs for any recreation, sports, arts, or culture registration, membership, or equipment. The program is for Lethbridge residents who face financial barriers to participate in recreational and cultural opportunities.

Calgary Flames Sports Bank

The Calgary Flames Sports Bank provides equipment to kids from low-income families. Therefore, families must provide adequate documentation. Equipment available is based on items that they currently have in stock. Please call ahead to book an appointment and to check the availability of appropriate gear. Walk in requests for equipment will not be fulfilled.

The following resource will tell you how to apply, what is covered, ages, and income thresholds.