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Jumpstart - Richmond Hill Chapter

Funding for youth sports and recreation participation

Offered by

City of Richmond Hill

Official source: richmondhill.ca

Source change captured June 13, 2026

Funding available: $ 300
Deadline: Unspecified
Location: Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada
Who can apply: Children and youth aged 4 to 18.; See full eligibility

Overview

Canadian Tire Jumpstart helps children and youth take part in organized sports and recreation programs. It supports registration fees for eligible activities, with funding available up to $300 per activity and $600 per year.

At a glance

Funding available

Maximum funding: $300

Financing goals

Develop a new program or service
Increase social or community impact
Enhance an existing program

Eligible candidates

Location: Richmond Hill
Ontario
Eligible Industries: All industries
Annual revenue: All revenue ranges
Organisation size: All organization sizes
Audience: All groups
Legal structures: All legal structures

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Availability timeline

2026

Periods: 1

Latest changes

June 13, 2026

Jumpstart program details updated

Jumpstart now shows updated eligibility, application, funding, and contact details for the Richmond Hill chapter.

Jumpstart now shows updated chapter guidance for applicants, including children and youth ages 4 to 18, Richmond Hill residency, season-long programs only, and no one-week camps. The funding terms are now clearly stated as up to $600 per calendar year, maximum $300 for the same sport, and maximum $150 per application. The application guidance now points to an online application and updated contact endpoints, including a city email address and phone number. The program scope also continues to emphasize in-person sport and recreation programming and adds updated inclusion-service links.

Official source: richmondhill.ca

June 13, 2026

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

Children and youth aged 4 to 18.
Families applying for in-person sports and recreation program support.
Organizations delivering eligible physical activity programs for children aged 4 to 18.

Who is not eligible

Applicants who do not live in Richmond Hill.
Applicants outside the 4 to 18 age range.
Online programs and one-week camps.

Eligible expenses

Program or registration fees for eligible in-person sports and recreation activities.

Ineligible Costs and Activities

One-week camps.
Online-delivered sports and recreation program registration fees.

Eligible geographic areas

Richmond Hill

Activities funded

Participation in in-person sports and recreation programs for children and youth.

How to apply

Step 1: Check eligibility
- Confirm the child lives in Richmond Hill and is aged 4 to 18.
- Make sure the activity is an eligible in-person sports or recreation program.
Step 2: Complete the online application
- Submit the application through the Canadian Tire Jumpstart website.
- Apply before program fees are due and before the program start date.
Step 3: Wait for review
- The application is considered based on available funds.
- If approved, payment goes directly to the organization running the program.