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Recreation Fee Subsidy
Financial support for recreation fees and memberships
Funding available
$ 100 - $ 200
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Peterborough, Ontario, Canada
Overview
Recreation Program and Membership Subsidy from the City of Peterborough provides up to $200 per year to eligible residents in Peterborough for recreation registration costs and subsidized membership options. The program supports sports leagues, day camps, swimming lessons, and other recreational activities.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
- Reach a new target audience
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 200 $
- Minimum amount : 100 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Peterborough
- 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
- Sports leagues, Girl Guides, Scouts, dance, martial arts, and gymnastics
- Hockey schools, skating lessons, and Parent and Tot classes
- Recreational sport and instructional sport programs, day camps, Art Gallery of Peterborough programs, Museum and Archives programs, and ecology park programs
Documents Needed
- Proof of income: Notice of Assessment or Canada Child Tax Benefit statement showing annual Family Net Income; pay stubs will not be accepted
- Proof of Social Assistance: Statement of Assistance for anyone receiving Ontario Works or ODSP
- Proof of address in the City of Peterborough with a recent date displayed
- Program name and start date, and course code for City programs
- Registration receipt if requesting reimbursement; void cheque or Pre-Authorized Payment form from your bank
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- City of Peterborough residents
- Peterborough County residents for subsidized membership
- Low-income individuals, families, and people receiving Ontario Works or ODSP
Who is not eligible
- Kawartha Gymnastics, located in Selwyn
- Champions Gymnastics, located in Cavan Monaghan
- YMCA programs
Eligible expenses
- Registration costs and fees for recreational programs
- Membership fees at the Peterborough Sport & Wellness Centre
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- After School programs
- Programs offered outside the City limits
- Equipment costs
How to apply
- Complete the online application if you meet the eligibility criteria
- Upload the required documents in digital format through the form
Processing and Agreement
- If approved, the subsidy is applied directly to your registration
- If approved, you will receive a Verification of Subsidy letter to provide to the organization
- Funds will be transferred to the organization directly
- If registration fees were paid in advance, you may request reimbursement within thirty (30) days of payment
- For subsidized memberships, monthly payments are withdrawn from your bank account on the 1st of the month
Additional information
- Applications can be submitted online.
- Help with applications is available from Recreation Program Assistants.
- Subsidy may be used before program start or for reimbursement within 30 days of payment.
- Approval does not guarantee a spot in a program.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Recreation Fee Subsidy Program
What is the Recreation Fee Subsidy?
Recreation Program and Membership Subsidy from the City of Peterborough provides up to $200 per year to eligible residents in Peterborough for recreation registration costs and subsidized membership options. The program supports sports leagues, day camps, swimming lessons, and other recreational activities.
How much funding can be received?
Recreation Fee Subsidy Funds up to $200 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Recreation Fee Subsidy program?
To be eligible for the Recreation Fee Subsidy program, you must:
Must reside within the City of Peterborough for the Recreation Program Subsidy
Subsidized membership applications are accepted from City and County residents
Must meet the low-income cut-off chart or receive Ontario Works or ODSP
What expenses are eligible under Recreation Fee Subsidy?
Sports leagues, Girl Guides, Scouts, dance, martial arts, and gymnastics
Hockey schools, skating lessons, and Parent and Tot classes
Recreational sport and instructional sport programs, day camps, Art Gallery of Peterborough programs, Museum and Archives programs, and ecology park programs
Who can I contact for more information about the Recreation Fee Subsidy?
You can contact City of Peterborough by email at rec@peterborough.ca or by phone at 705-742-0050 ext. 1574.
Where is the Recreation Fee Subsidy available?
The Recreation Fee Subsidy program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Recreation Fee Subsidy a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Recreation Fee Subsidy is a Grant and Funding