Financial Assistance

Financial assistance is available through various agencies for players requiring assistance for minor sports.  If you have applied for assistance, please communicate your application status with the KMHA registrar registration@kelmha.com .  In general, funding programs do not cover the full cost of registration fees.  Also, make sure you are registered for the current season if applying for funding.  The funding companies do check if the applicant is registered before they consider the application.

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Athletics for Kids (A4K) is very supportive of minor hockey.  To apply for assistance you apply online via this link: https://www.a4k.ca/apply

 

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Kidsport is another organization that helps out families in need for minor sports - to apply for assistance go to: http://www.kidsportcanada.ca

The Hockey Canada Foundation Assist Fund was created in response to the many families experiencing financial challenges. The goal of the Fund is to help Canadian youth access hockey and play the game they love.  The Assist Fund will provide up to $500 per player in registration fee subsidies to approved applicants who are registered with a Hockey Canada-sanctioned association.  https://assistfund.hockeycanadafoundation.ca/en/page/apply.html

 

The Martell & Blucke Scholarship Fund, designed to support motivated young hockey players who may not have the financial means to pursue the sport at the level they’re capable of.  This scholarship provides partial funding to help cover hockey-related costs for families who meet the eligibility criteria, including household income, academic performance, and on-ice dedication. Our goal is to ensure that no hardworking athlete is held back due to financial barriers.  https://martellelitefitness.com/scholarship-program/

 

To Apply for Jumpstart, visit https://jumpstart.canadiantire.ca/pages/individual-child-grants

 

The Grindstone Award Foundation is a registered Canadian Charity that enables young female players to participate in the sport of hockey. The foundation supports the community and addresses the needs of players who have the desire to play, but are unable to for financial reasons.  https://grindstoneaward.com/