Jumpstart: Canadian Tire

https://jumpstart.canadiantire.ca/

Giving kids the opportunity to access sport and play is essential for their growth and development, which is why Jumpstart funds a variety of different sports and activities all with the goal of giving kids the chance to discover their passion.

For kids in need, a chance to play is about more than just getting active. It’s a chance to boost their self-esteem. A chance to nurture their creativity and help them do better in school. It’s a chance to connect them to their communities, so they can be a part of something bigger.

Services offered:

1. Grants
   1. Individual Child Grants
      1. Eligibility
         1. Financial Requirements: To be eligible for funding for one or more children, families must first meet specific financial criteria as per Revenue Canada’s Low-Income Cut-Offs (LICO) chart. Jumpstart uses the furthest column to the right of the chart for eligibility.
         2. Other Funding Requirements: Children must fall between the ages of 4-18 years old, funding is allocated to sustained programs that involve a sport or physical activity, and programs should be a minimum of 5 weeks in duration and include at least one session per week. In the case of sports camps, the program must last at least 5 consecutive days for consideration.