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S'Cool Life Fund
Last Update: February 3, 2026
Canada
Supports school enrichment through arts, sports, and activities
Grant and Funding
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
No objectives are currently available
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Closing date : October 31, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- 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
- Culture and Arts
- Sports
- Primary and Secondary Education
Target groups
- Children & youth
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- National
Overview
Funding supports D.R.E.A.M.S. school projects, with an average award under $3,000. Eligible activities include Drama, Recreation, Extra-Curricular, Arts, Music, or Sports initiatives for JK–8 students in Canadian public non-tuition elementary schools.
Activities funded
- D.R.E.A.M.S. projects in Drama
- D.R.E.A.M.S. projects in Recreation
- D.R.E.A.M.S. Extra-Curricular projects
- D.R.E.A.M.S. projects in Arts
- D.R.E.A.M.S. projects in Music or Sports
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 2,950
Launch a JK–8 lunchtime rhythm club with new percussion kits
$ 2,850
Run an after-school drama program with reusable sets and costumes
Documents Needed
Eligibility
- The project must be a D.R.E.A.M.S. initiative (Drama, Recreation, Extra-Curricular, Arts, Music, or Sports).
- The project must be intended for public elementary school students from JK to Grade 8.
- The application must be submitted by the school principal.
- The application must be supported by a teacher and/or a member of a parent advisory group.
- The school must be a Canadian non-tuition elementary school.
Who is eligible?
- Canadian public non-tuition elementary schools (JK–8)
Who is not eligible
- Tuition-based (fee-charging) elementary schools
- Non-Canadian elementary schools
- Schools seeking funding for students outside JK–8
Eligible expenses
Ineligible Costs and Activities
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Selection criteria
How to apply
Step 1: Complete application form
- Fill out the program application form.
- Ensure the application is submitted by the school principal.
- Obtain support from a teacher and/or a member of a parent advisory group.
- Email the completed application to the program administrator.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed and applicants can expect a response in December.
Additional information
- Since 2005, the fund has supported over 1,200 D.R.E.A.M.S. projects across Canada.
- Total funding provided is reported as over $3 million.
- Funding decisions are communicated in December.
Contacts
info@scoollifefund.ca
Canada
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