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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.
Step 2: Obtain required school support
  • Ensure the application is submitted by the school principal.
  • Obtain support from a teacher and/or a member of a parent advisory group.
Step 3: Submit by email
  • 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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