Positive Recreation for All (PRO-Recreation) Program
Department - Organization: Municipality of the County of Richmond
Description: Up to $200/person · $500/household per year
For eligible residents and families who meet the program criteria and are seeking support to participate in recreation, physical activity, and wellness programs. Approved funding is applied directly to the registration fee and/or equipment costs.
Contact:
902.226.2400 ext. 5
Website: https://www.richmondcounty.ca/municipal-grants-and-programs-2026-27.html
The National Bank Play Your Court Program
Department - Organization: Tennis Canada
Description: The National Bank Play Your Court Program is operated by Tennis Canada and provides funding to municipalities to assist in the revitalization of public outdoor tennis courts. There is a growing demand for tennis and a need to update many outdoor community courts. Tennis is a sport that engages people from all ages, abilities, and stages of development. You just need a racquet, some tennis balls, and access to a court, which is where the National Bank Play Your Court Program comes in. The program’s focus is to work with municipalities to give new life to community courts, offering the public a space to get active, connect with others, and engage in the sport of tennis. THE PROGRAM’S OBJECTIVES ARE TO… 1. Assist municipalities and community organizations to revitalize outdoor tennis courts to help maximize participation in sport and physical activity through tennis. 2. Help build more community recreation opportunities for Canadians as recreation is essential to physical, mental, and social health. 3. Grow the game of tennis across Canada through safe and equitable participation for all.
Website: https://www.tenniscanada.com/change-game/access/facilites-funding/play-your-court
The MacInnis Family Youth Sports Fund
Department - Organization: the MacWala Foundation
Description: "
The cost of youth sports continues to rise, creating challenges for many families. Registration fees, equipment purchases, travel costs, and tournament expenses can make participation difficult, even for children who are passionate about their sport.
This fund provides financial assistance to families in Richmond County whose children may otherwise be unable to participate due to financial constraints.
Funding may be used for:
- Sport registration fees
- Equipment purchases
- Team fees
- Tournament participation
- Travel expenses related to organized youth sports
- Other sport-related costs that create barriers to participation
The MacInnis Family Youth Sports Fund recognizes that financial hardship is not limited to households that meet Revenue Canada's Low-Income Cut-Off (LICO) guidelines. In today's economy, many working families face significant challenges covering the costs associated with youth sports, including registration fees, equipment, travel, and accommodations.
As a result, the Foundation does not rely solely on LICO standards when assessing applications. While financial information or supporting documentation may be requested, each application is reviewed individually, with consideration given to the unique circumstances of the family and the impact that funding would have on a child's ability to participate in sport.
Our goal is simple: to help more young people take part in the sports they love."
Website: https://macwalafoundation.com/youth-sports-fund
Kidsport Nova Scotia Provincial Grants
KidSport provides grants to kids (18 years old or younger) from families facing financial barriers so they can participate in a registered sport program and experience the lifelong benefits of a season of sport. KidSport Nova Scotia provides grants of up to $500 per eligible kid, per year (January 1st - December 31st) towards sport registration and equipment fees.
If the child needs equipment, we will provide a voucher so you can get the right gear from our equipment partner Cleve’s and Rudderham's Source for Sports locations across Nova Scotia.
Please note the following before applying:
- Each child is eligible to receive one grant to assist with the cost of one sport per calendar year.
- Grants are intended to be used for one season of sport registration and equipment fees only for multi-week, coach led sport programs that are organized and run by Sport Clubs/Organizations in good standing with their Provincial Sport Organization.
- The following activities are not eligible for grants: summer camps, elite/travel teams not associated with the PSO, private coaching, travel and tournament/competition fees, gym memberships, ski hill passes, swimming lessons, dance.
Eligibility Requirements
KidSport Nova Scotia uses a CRA Notice of Assessment as the primary document to determine financial eligibility for grants. Please attach the most recent tax year CRA Notice of Assessment for all parents/guardians in the household to your application.
In addition to CRA Notice of Assessment, we also accept the following documents to determine financial eligibility for grants:
- Social Income Assistance Statement,
- Endorsement from the Department of Community Services, or
- Endorsement from Indigenous Social Development
If applying using a CRA Notice of Assessment (one for each parent/guardian in the household) please ensure your total income (line 15000) does not exceed the cut offs listed below for your family size*:
2 person family - $39,721
3-person family - $48,832
4-person family - $59,288
5-person family - $67,244
6-person family - $75,839
7-person family or more - $84,436
*To calculate family size count the number of parent or parents in the household plus the number of children 18 years or younger. Example:
2 person family = 1 parent + 1 child.
3 person family = 1 parent + 2 children OR 2 parents + 1 child
For further information on how to apply, please visit KidSport Nova Scotia.
Parasport Loan Program
The Sport Nova Scotia Parasport Loan Program is designed to provide Community Sport Organizations, Non-Profit Groups, and Recreation Departments involved with Parasport programs access to equipment and resources to offer introductory adaptive sport opportunities in their community.
Successful applicants may borrow a full set of equipment, program guides for how to facilitate weekly introductory programming in the selected sport, and leadership training in 1 of 6 available parasports for a 6-week period.
To apply please email , with 'Program Loan' in the subject line, to receive more information and the application form.
Max Bell Foundation Grants
Department - Organization: Max Bell Foundation
Description: Max Bell Foundation makes grants to support projects that are designed to inform public policy. They do so across four program areas: Education; Environment; Health & Wellness; and Civic Engagement and Democratic Institutions. A typical project supported by Max Bell Foundation ranges from 1-3 years in duration and has a budget that ranges from approximately $10,000 to $200,000. Max Bell Foundation is often the only financial supporter of projects they fund. Not for building or service delivery, it is for projects that inform public policy. You can view previous grants awarded here: https://www.maxbell.org/about-us/grants-database/
Deadline: Continuous intake
Contact: Contact Form
Website: Max Bell Foundation Grants