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Freshslice Cares

Last Update: February 3, 2026
Canada
Support youth sport participation and community physical activity
Grant and Funding

At a glance

Funding available
Financing goals
    No objectives are currently available
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Timeline
  • Open Date : February 3, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
  • Canada
Legal structures
  • Non-profit
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
  • Sports
Target groups
  • Children & youth
Revenue structures
  • All structures
Scope
  • Local

Overview

Freshslice Cares provides funding to support children’s participation in sport and physical activity. Support can help cover sport-related costs such as registration fees and equipment through local sports associations.

Activities funded

  • Initiatives that facilitate and promote youth sport participation
  • Programs delivered through local sports associations that help children take part in sport
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 9,000
Subsidize youth soccer registrations and provide essential gear for newcomers
$ 7,500
Fund multi-sport fees, gym time, and equipment for youth access

Documents Needed

  • Completed Freshslice Cares – Grant Application form

Eligibility

  • The applicant must be a non-profit or sports organization.
  • The proposed initiative must facilitate and promote youth sport and physical activity (“Help Kids Be Kids”).
  • The organization must clearly demonstrate meaningful services to children in sport.

Who is eligible?

  • Non-profit organizations providing children’s sport services
  • Sports organizations and sports associations supporting youth participation

Who is not eligible


Eligible expenses

  • Player registration fees (provided via the relevant sports association)
  • Sports equipment costs (provided via the relevant sports association)

Ineligible Costs and Activities


Eligible geographic areas

  • Communities in Canada where Freshslice operates

Selection criteria

  • Alignment with the goal of facilitating and promoting sport for children (“Help Kids Be Kids”).
  • Demonstrated provision of meaningful services to children in sport.

How to apply

Step 1: Complete application
  • Download and fill out the Freshslice Cares – Grant Application form.
Step 2: Local review meeting
  • Meet with the owner/manager of your closest Freshslice restaurant for application review.
Step 3: Submit by email
  • Email the completed application to the program’s designated email address.

Processing and Agreement

  • Applications are reviewed locally by the owner/manager of the closest Freshslice restaurant.
  • Local Freshslice owners interview and screen applicants and provide initial approval recommendations.
  • Head office makes the final funding decision.
  • Applicants are notified of their application status within 10 business days.

Additional information

  • Local Freshslice owners interview and screen applicants and provide initial approval recommendations to head office.
  • Applicants typically receive a status update within 10 business days.
  • Funding is distributed through sports associations.
  • Program intake is ongoing.

Contacts

freshslicecares@freshslice.com
Canada
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