Financial Assistance

Children's Foundation - Free to Grow Program

 

Guelph Soccer is proud to partner with the Children's Foundation and their Free to Grow Program. 

The objective of this partnership is to remove the financial barriers in order for all youth to participate in soccer and to maximize their soccer playing opportunities for youth in our community. 

The Children’s Foundation Free to Grow Program provides financial assistance for children in need so they can participate in recreational and life-skill development activities. We are proud to partner with this incredible organization to provide playing opportunities for many youth in our community. 

For more information about eligibility and how to apply, visit their web page here! If you need assistance in completing your application for funding, please call the Children's Foundation directly at +1 (519) 826-9551 ext 123 or email freetogrow@childrensfoundation.org.

Register for funding in 3 simple steps! 

  1. Register online for Guelph Soccer programming. Select: Children’s Foundation as your payment method.

  2. Apply for funding with the Children's Foundation. Please make sure this step is done immediately after registering for Guelph Soccer program online/in office.

  3. Send the approval letter from the Children's Foundation to Guelph Soccer (customerservice@guelphsoccer.ca) to confirm registration. If funding has not been approved, please make arrangements to pay in full by emailing accounting@guelphsoccer.ca. Players will not be placed in the program until Step 3 has been completed.

All steps need to be completed prior to the START of the program. The application process can take time, please plan accordingly. 

Jumpstart

The Jumpstart Individual Child Grant application is an online application that a parent/guardian can use to submit a request for funding to Jumpstart on behalf of their child/children. The objective of this partnership is to remove the financial barriers in order for all youth to participate in soccer and to maximize their soccer playing opportunities for youth in our community. 

To be eligible for funding for one or more children, families must first meet specific financial criteria as per Revenue Canada’s Low-Income Cut-Offs (LICO) chart. View LICO chart.

For more information about eligibility and how to apply, visit their web page here!

Funding Details and Requirements:

  • Children must fall between the ages of 4-18 years old.

  • Funding is allocated to sustained programs that involve a sport or physical activity.

  • Programs should be a minimum of five weeks in duration and include at least one session per week. In the case of sports camps, the program must last at least five consecutive days for consideration.

  • Applications must be submitted prior to the program's start date

  • Funding is up to $300 per activity, subject to Chapter discretion and/or local demands.

  • The annual maximum amount a child is eligible to receive is up to $600, subject to Chapter discretion and/or local demands.

Please note that Individual Child Grant applications may no longer be accepted at your local Chapter. Please register/log in to your Jumpstart account to confirm the Chapter's status.

Register for funding in 3 simple steps! 

  1. Apply for funding with Jumpstart. Please make sure this step is done before registering for Guelph Soccer programming as your application number is required to proceed.

  2. Register online for Guelph Soccer programming. Select: Jumpstart as your payment method.

  3. Send the approval letter from Jumpstart to Guelph Soccer (customerservice@guelphsoccer.ca) to confirm registration. If funding has not been approved, please make arrangements to pay in full by emailing accounting@guelphsoccer.ca. Players will not be placed in the program until Step 3 has been completed.

All steps need to be completed prior to the START of the program. The application process can take time, please plan accordingly. 

KidSport Ontario

KidSport provides grants to kids from families facing financial barriers so they can participate in registered sport programs and experience the lifelong benefits of a season of sport. KidSport Ontario provides grants of up to $250 per eligible kid, per year (January 1st - December 31st) towards sport registration fees.

If the child needs equipment, we will make a referral to a partner agency. Grants are intended to be used for sport registration fees; travel and competitions are not eligible for funding.

*Please note that Guelph does not have a local chapter so applications should be submitted through the Provincial Fund.

For more information about eligibility and how to apply, visit their web page here!

Register for funding in 3 simple steps! 

  1. Register online for Guelph Soccer programming. Select: KidSport as your payment method.

  2. Apply for funding with KidSport. We recommend applying before registering, however, please make sure this step is done immediately after registering for Guelph Soccer programming.

  3. Send the approval letter from KidSport to Guelph Soccer (customerservice@guelphsoccer.ca) to confirm registration. If funding has not been approved, please make arrangements to pay in full by emailing accounting@guelphsoccer.ca. Players will not be placed in the program until Step 3 has been completed.

All steps need to be completed prior to the START of the program. The application process can take time, please plan accordingly.