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Travel assistance grant
Travel support for youth events
Funding available
$ 1,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
Who can apply
Individuals involved in non-profit minor sports or cultural activities.
See full eligibility
Overview
The Travel assistance grant helps reduce travel costs for Kitchener youth attending sport championships or cultural events outside Kitchener. It supports travel to and from the event location only, where round-trip travel is further than 500 kilometres, for eligible individuals and non-profit teams.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop team skills
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Kitchener
- Ontario
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Youth (<40)
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Travelling to sport championships or cultural events outside of Kitchener.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Individuals involved in non-profit minor sports or cultural activities.
- Non-profit minor sports teams with a constitution and an executive elected by the membership in place.
- Individuals or non-profit teams involved in cultural activities such as choir or dance.
Who is not eligible
- Individuals or team members participating for an educational institution (school team).
Eligible expenses
- Travel to and from the event location only.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Costs other than travel to and from the event location.
How to apply
- Use the online application form to apply for the grant.
Processing and Agreement
- The decision may be to approve or deny the grant.
- If the grant is denied, the decision can be appealed.
- Within 30 days of the event finishing, a copy of the official results of the event must be sent to staff.
Additional information
- Applications are processed as they are received.
- If the grant is denied, the decision can be appealed.
- Within 30 days of the event finishing, staff must receive a copy of the official results of the event.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Travel assistance grant Program
What is the Travel assistance grant?
The Travel assistance grant helps reduce travel costs for Kitchener youth attending sport championships or cultural events outside Kitchener. It supports travel to and from the event location only, where round-trip travel is further than 500 kilometres, for eligible individuals and non-profit teams.
How much funding can be received?
Travel assistance grant Funds up to $1,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Travel assistance grant program?
To be eligible for the Travel assistance grant program, you must:
Applicants must be 18 years of age or under.
Applicants must be residents of the City of Kitchener.
Round-trip travel to the event must exceed 500 kilometres.
What expenses are eligible under Travel assistance grant?
Travelling to sport championships or cultural events outside of Kitchener.
Who can I contact for more information about the Travel assistance grant?
You can contact City of Kitchener by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the Travel assistance grant available?
The Travel assistance grant program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Travel assistance grant a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Travel assistance grant is a Grant and Funding