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 so that we can supply you with the information you need to fill in the forms. If you need help with the process, let us know!
Organization |
Ages covered |
Assistance available |
Application procedure |
Contact |
Other info |
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 to 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 |
NCB Coordinator YMCA of Owen Sound Grey Bruce 519-376-0484 ext. 227 or email socialinitiatives@osgb.ymca.ca |
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. |
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 |
Up to $750 per child per year; Up to $200 per adult per year |
This program follows Revenue Canada’s Low Income Cut-offs (LICOs) with an additional $60,000 added to the cut-off point. 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. |
