Financial Assistance
Free 2 Grow - in partner with the children's foundation
Guelph Soccer is proud to once again partner with the Children's Foundation and their Free 2 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 via email at freetogrow@childrensfoundation.org.
Register for funding in 3 simple steps!
Register online for Guelph Soccer programming. Select: financial assistance
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.
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 - individual child funding
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.
Other Funding 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.
Funding Details:
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.
Children can be funded for successive seasons in an activity, up to a maximum of $300 per activity
The annual maximum amount a child is eligible to receive is up to $600, subject to Chapter discretion and/or local demands.
To apply for Jumpstart funding click here.
