Closed
Last Update: May 16, 2026
Funding available
$ 100 - $ 500
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon, Canada
Overview
This tax measure helps claim eligible fitness fees paid for a child’s participation in prescribed physical activity programs. The maximum eligible amount was $500 per child, with an additional amount for children eligible for the Disability Tax Credit, and the program was later phased out.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500 $
- Minimum amount : 100 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Persons with Disabilities
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Participation of children in prescribed physical activity programs.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Parents or guardians claiming eligible fees for their child.
- Spouses or common-law partners claiming eligible fees for their child.
Eligible expenses
- Registration fees for a prescribed physical activity program.
- Membership fees for a prescribed physical activity program.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Children’s Fitness Tax Credit Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Children’s Fitness Tax Credit. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Children’s Fitness Tax Credit?
This tax measure helps claim eligible fitness fees paid for a child’s participation in prescribed physical activity programs. The maximum eligible amount was $500 per child, with an additional amount for children eligible for the Disability Tax Credit, and the program was later phased out.
How much funding can be received?
Children’s Fitness Tax Credit Funds up to $500 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Children’s Fitness Tax Credit program?
To be eligible for the Children’s Fitness Tax Credit program, you must:
Child in prescribed physical activity program
Age under 16 or 18
Minimum eligible fees paid
What expenses are eligible under Children’s Fitness Tax Credit?
Participation of children in prescribed physical activity programs.
Who can I contact for more information about the Children’s Fitness Tax Credit?
You can contact Government of Canada by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the Children’s Fitness Tax Credit available?
The Children’s Fitness Tax Credit program is available the province of Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon.
Is the Children’s Fitness Tax Credit a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Children’s Fitness Tax Credit is a Tax Credits