There are a number of organizations in our area that have financial assistance programs for families that qualify. We are happy to work with any agency that offers support to students in need. If you are planning to apply, let us know first, as we have copies of forms as well and can help with filling them out, or can supply you with the information you need to fill out your own forms.
Organization |
Ages covered |
Assistance available |
Application procedure |
Contact |
Eligibility |
JumpStart |
Children ages 4-18 |
Children can be funded for successive seasons in an activity up to a maximum of $300 per activity. The annual maximum is up to $600/per child. |
Complete the application process at this link |
Phone: 1-844-YES-PLAY (937-7529) or click this link |
Check to see if your family meets the standard for low income at this link (blue circle on the right on the chart). |
Grey County Social initiatives Funding (Recreation Subsidy) through the YMCA |
Children under the age of 18 |
Between $400 and $650 depending on family income |
Download the form in the middle of the page at this link |
The family must make less than $70,000 a year and reside in Grey County. Applicants are responsible to pay 10% (but no less than $10.00) of the total fee. |
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Beaver Valley Outreach |
Children up to 18 years of age |
Up to $400 per child per year |
Complete the form linked to at the bottom of this website |
Applicants are asked to contribute 10% of the total cost with a minimum contribution of $10.00 AND to provide copies of the registration fees.Applicants must be residents of the Town of the Blue Mountains. Connect with BVO for more information. |
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Municipality of Meaford Recreation Fund, through Meaford Food Bank and Outreach (formerly Golden Town Outreach) |
Children and adults |
NOTE: Funding is no longer available for the 2024 year. Up to $750 per child per year; Up to $200 per adult per year |
Sliding scale: a family of three must make less than $89,903. Proof of income may be requested. Families are required to pay 10% of the total cost, or a minimum of $25. Funding is subject to the discretion of Golden Town Outreach and available funding. |
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Meaford Culture Foundation |
Children and youth |
Amounts vary |
Complete the form at this website. |
For questions and assistance, use the contact form at this link. |
MCF offers a limited number of bursaries to qualified individuals for their learning pursuit in the arts, music and drama within the Municipality of Meaford. Funding is subject to the discretion of MCF and available funding. |
