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Sports for Kids Grant
Supports inclusive youth sport participation in Vancouver
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 500 - $ 20,000
Timeline
- Closing date : November 30, 2025
Location
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Overview
This program funds inclusive sport opportunities for Vancouver youth aged 0–19. Awards vary by need up to $20,000 and can support facility updates, specialized equipment, and special projects.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Renovate or expand facilities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
- Minimum amount : 500 $
Timeline
- Closing date : November 30, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Vancouver
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Sports
- Children and Youth Organizations
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- Children & youth
- Young adults
- People with disabilities
- Low-income individuals / families
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
Next steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Initiatives that expand inclusive sport participation for children and youth aged 0–19.
- Projects that reduce barriers to sport access for participants facing financial hardship.
- Projects that improve inclusion for participants with physical and/or cognitive differences.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Non-profit organizations based in Vancouver offering sport programs for children and youth
Eligible expenses
- Facility renovations or updates
- Specialized equipment
- Costs related to special projects
Eligible geographic areas
- Vancouver
Processing and Agreement
- For the winter intake, successful applicants are announced on December 8.
Additional information
- Minimum award is $500 and maximum award is $20,000.
- For the winter intake, successful applicants are announced on December 8.
- Funding amount varies based on need.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Sports for Kids Grant Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Sports for Kids Grant. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Sports for Kids Grant?
This program funds inclusive sport opportunities for Vancouver youth aged 0–19. Awards vary by need up to $20,000 and can support facility updates, specialized equipment, and special projects.
How much funding can be received?
Sports for Kids Grant Funds up to $20,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Sports for Kids Grant program?
To be eligible for the Sports for Kids Grant program, you must:
Vancouver-based non-profit
Inclusive sport for ages 0–19
Supports financial hardship or disabilities
What expenses are eligible under Sports for Kids Grant?
Initiatives that expand inclusive sport participation for children and youth aged 0–19.
Projects that reduce barriers to sport access for participants facing financial hardship.
Projects that improve inclusion for participants with physical and/or cognitive differences.
Who can I contact for more information about the Sports for Kids Grant?
You can contact Vancouver Fire Fighters' Charitable Society.
Where is the Sports for Kids Grant available?
The Sports for Kids Grant program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the Sports for Kids Grant a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Sports for Kids Grant is a Grant and Funding
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