Closed
Source verified May 16, 2026
Funding available
$ 100 - $ 500
Deadline
Closed
Location
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 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
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.
Official resources
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
Frequently Asked Questions about the Children’s Fitness Tax Credit Program
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.
Where is the Children’s Fitness Tax Credit available?
The Children’s Fitness Tax Credit program is available across Canada.
Is the Children’s Fitness Tax Credit a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Children’s Fitness Tax Credit is a Tax Credits
Who are the financial supporters of the Children’s Fitness Tax Credit?
Children’s Fitness Tax Credit is funded by Government of Canada