What is the NP Sports for Kids Fund?
• It is a fund which helps families with the cost of fees, special clothing, and equipment, so their children can
participate in healthy physical activities.
• A maximum of $300 per child is available per year.
• Limit of 1 bike every 3 years per individual.
Who is eligible?
• Funding is intended for those whose families do not have access to any other funding programs (i.e. Jump Start,
Ontario Works, City of Stratford Subsidy, Family and Children Services)
• Children and youth (aged 4 to 18) whose family net income is under $55,000 per year (as per Revenue Canada
income tax return) OR
• Children and youth whose families are dealing with special family circumstances (such as recent financial hardship, family illness, large family size, family crisis)
• Must either be a resident of North Perth or the Program must be located in North Perth
• Funding is available for members of the same family for the same activity or for different activities in the
same season.
What does it pay for?
• Funds may be provided to help with the cost of participating in sport and recreation programs in North Perth.
Travel expenses may be considered on an individual basis.
How to apply?
• Please use the application form to apply (forms available at Listowel Salvation Army, North Perth Public
Libraries & Arenas, Huron Perth Family Services, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Listowel & District, Municipality
of North Perth, North Perth Chamber of Commerce, Local Schools)
• Verification of your family net income or other family circumstances may be required.
• Funds are paid to the organization providing the activity.
• The North Perth Sports for Kids Program may request references from Social Worker, Teacher or Pastor
• Applications may be submitted at any time
• Applicants will be informed of decision as soon as possible
This is the link for the North Perth Sports for Kids Fund application:
http://www.northperth.ca/en/thingstodo/resources/Application-NPSportforFund.pdf#go to North Perth Sports for Kids Application
