Open
Last Update: May 26, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open Date : February 3, 2026
Location
Canada
Overview
Freshslice Cares supports youth sports initiatives that help kids participate in sport and physical activity. No maximum funding amount is specified; the program supports non-profit and sports organizations that provide meaningful services to children in sport.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
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
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Programs that promote sport and physical activity for children.
- Projects that help children participate in local sports associations.
- Youth sports initiatives that increase participation and performance.
Documents Needed
- Completed Freshslice Cares grant application form.
- One-page cover letter on organization letterhead, signed by an official.
- Itemized project budget.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Non-profit organizations.
- Sports organizations.
- Organizations supporting children in sport.
Who is not eligible
- For-profit businesses that do not operate as a non-profit or sports organization.
- Organizations that do not provide meaningful services to children in sport.
Eligible expenses
- Player registration fees.
- Sports equipment.
- Other direct project costs related to youth sports participation.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Overhead costs.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
- Communities where Freshslice operates
Selection criteria
- Alignment with the program’s focus on helping kids through sport.
- Meaningful services for children in sport.
- Measurable project success.
- Direct service impact.
How to apply
- Step 1: Download and complete the Freshslice Cares grant application form.
- Fill in the organization details and project information.
- Prepare an itemized project budget.
- Step 2: Prepare supporting documents.
- Write a one-page cover letter on organization letterhead.
- Have the letter signed by an organization official.
- Step 3: Review with a local Freshslice representative.
- Meet with the owner or manager of your closest Freshslice restaurant.
- Have the application reviewed and endorsed.
- Step 4: Submit the application.
- Email the completed application to freshslicecares@freshslice.com or deliver it to Freshslice Cares in Burnaby, B.C.
Processing and Agreement
- Each application is first reviewed by the local Freshslice owner.
- The final funding decision is made by the Directors of the Freshslice Cares Association.
- Applicants receive a decision within 10 business days.
Additional information
- Applications are reviewed first by the local Freshslice owner and then by the Freshslice Cares Association Directors.
- Priority is given to direct service projects with measurable success.
- Overhead is not funded.
- Applicants receive a decision within 10 business days.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Freshslice Cares Program
What is the Freshslice Cares?
Freshslice Cares supports youth sports initiatives that help kids participate in sport and physical activity. No maximum funding amount is specified; the program supports non-profit and sports organizations that provide meaningful services to children in sport.
Who is eligible for the Freshslice Cares program?
To be eligible for the Freshslice Cares program, you must:
Non-profit or sports organizations
Projects supporting children in sport
Projects with measurable results
What expenses are eligible under Freshslice Cares?
Programs that promote sport and physical activity for children.
Projects that help children participate in local sports associations.
Youth sports initiatives that increase participation and performance.
Who can I contact for more information about the Freshslice Cares?
You can contact Freshslice Pizza (FSC) by email at freshslicecares@freshslice.com.
Where is the Freshslice Cares available?
The Freshslice Cares program is available across Canada.
Who are the financial supporters of the Freshslice Cares?
Freshslice Cares is funded by Freshslice Pizza (FSC)