EVERY KID CAN PLAY Program
Application Deadline - September 30, 2023
Keeping sport affordable for kids and youth
Alberta non-profit organizations can now apply for funding to access affordable sport, physical activity and recreation opportunities for children and youth through the Every Kid Can Play program. The Every Kid Can Play (EKCP) Program is designed to address affordability and accessibility challenges to sport, physical activity, and recreation (SPAR) programs for Alberta youth and their families.
The government is committing $8 million dollars this year which will allow us to make it easier for parents to get access to sport, physical activity and recreation for their kids, and to empower sport and recreation organizations, to provide quality and affordable sport programming for kids and youth.
Eligible Alberta families can apply for support to offset registration fees, through funds directed to KidSport Alberta.
Provincial Scope organizations and Community-Level non-profit organizations can apply for support through a separate grant application process with the Government of Alberta. This funding is available for non-profit organizations to reduce costs associated with the delivery, expansion, or enhancement of existing community-level programs.
Applications are open July 18 to September 30, 2023.
Program Registration Fee Support
Eligible Alberta families can apply for up to $350.00 per child to offset registration fees, through funds directed to KidSport Alberta.
Please go to the Kidsport website for eligibility requirements and application forms.
Provincial Scope Non-Profit Organization Grant Application
The Every Kid Can Play Program (EKCP) – Provincial Scope Non-Profit Organization grant is designed to addresses affordability and accessibility challenges to sport, physical activity, and recreation (SPAR) programs for Alberta kids and their families. Funding is available to reduce costs associated with the delivery, expansion, or enhancement of existing community-level programs.
The maximum grant amount available to apply for is $100,000 per year for up to two years.
Project/programs may span more than one year but must be completed within 24 months after receiving funding.
Information Session Powerpoint Presentation - August 3, 2023
Guidelines for Provincial Scope Non-Profit Organizations
Frequently Asked Questions - updated July 27,2023
Application - Please use Chrome to access the application
Community-Level Non-Profit Organization Grant Application
The Every Kid Can Play Program (EKCP) – Community-Level Non-Profit Organization grant is designed to address affordability and accessibility challenges to sport, physical activity, and recreation (SPAR) programs for Alberta kids and their families. Funding is available to reduce costs associated with the delivery, expansion, or enhancement of existing community-level programs.
Community-level organizations affiliated with or registered members of a provincial scope organization (i.e. provincial sport or recreation organization) are ineligible to apply for the Community-Level grant program.
The maximum grant amount available to apply for is $25,000 for one year.
Project/programs must be completed within 12 months after receiving funding.
Information Session Powerpoint Presentation - August 15, 2023
Information Session Powerpoint Presentation - September 7, 2023
Guidelines for Community-Level Non-Profit Organizations
Frequently Asked Questions - updated July 27, 2023
Application - Please use Chrome to access the application
Additional Information
The following information sessions will be hosted in August and September to provide more information on the Every Kid Can Play Grant Program, Application Portal and to answer any questions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Updated July 27,2023
Application Deadline is September 30, 2023
Additional questions can be sent to: [email protected]