Youth Participation Grants

Jumpstart - Canadian Tire
Jumpstart provides individual child grants to families who meet specific financial criteria, helping kids access sustained programs that involve sport or physical activity.

KidSport British Columbia
Launched by Sport BC, KidSport BC provides grants to help remove financial barriers that prevent children from participating in organized sports.

Athletics 4 Kids (A4K) is a privately funded charity dedicated to making sure no child in B.C. misses out on the opportunity to play amateur sports because of financial hardship.

The Indigenous Youth Sport Legacy Fund - viaSport
The Indigenous Youth Sport Legacy Fund was established to support amateur athletes of Indigenous ancestry by helping to reduce the financial costs of participating and competing in sport.

Lucy L. Woodsworth Fund for Children
Established in 1977 by Grace McInnis in memory of her mother, Lucy Woodsworth, this fund reflects Lucy’s lifelong compassion and commitment to children. Today, it provides grants to children from low-income families, giving them opportunities to participate in social, cultural, and athletic activities beyond the classroom.

Pacific Community Resources Society (PCRS)
PCRS delivers accredited social services across British Columbia, offering support in areas such as education, employment, housing, and youth and family services.