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Jumpstart - Richmond Hill Chapter
Funding for youth sports and recreation participation
Latest source updateLast Update: June 13, 2026Latest change: Jumpstart now shows updated eligibility, application, funding, and contact details for the Richmond Hill chapter.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: June 13, 2026
Latest change: Jumpstart now shows updated eligibility, application, funding, and contact details for the Richmond Hill chapter.
Jumpstart program details updated
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.
Funding available
$ 300
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada
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.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 300 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Richmond Hill
- Ontario
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Participation in in-person sports and recreation programs for children and youth.
Official resources
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
Selection criteria
- Availability of funds.
- Eligibility of the child and activity under the program rules.
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.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed based on available funds.
- Funding is approved only if funds are available.
- Payment is sent directly to the program provider after approval.
Additional information
- Funding is provided through local municipal chapters.
- Support is intended for children from families in financial need.
- Applications are handled online through the Canadian Tire Jumpstart website.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Jumpstart - Richmond Hill Chapter Program
What is the Jumpstart - Richmond Hill Chapter?
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.
How much funding can be received?
Jumpstart - Richmond Hill Chapter Funds up to $300 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Jumpstart - Richmond Hill Chapter program?
To be eligible for the Jumpstart - Richmond Hill Chapter program, you must:
Lives in Richmond Hill
Age 4 to 18
In-person sports or recreation
What expenses are eligible under Jumpstart - Richmond Hill Chapter?
Participation in in-person sports and recreation programs for children and youth.
Who can I contact for more information about the Jumpstart - Richmond Hill Chapter?
You can contact City of Richmond Hill by email at kathy.sampson@richmondhill.ca or by phone at 905-882-4295.
Where is the Jumpstart - Richmond Hill Chapter available?
The Jumpstart - Richmond Hill Chapter program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Jumpstart - Richmond Hill Chapter a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Jumpstart - Richmond Hill Chapter is a Grant and Funding