Part of Grant programs

Every Kid Can Play Program

Grants for affordability and accessibility challenges to sport, physical activity, and recreation (SPAR) programs.

Important dates

Grant application now being accepted for the Community-Level and Provincial Scope grants.

June 18 to July 31, 2024

Overview

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 kids and their families.

Support for Children and Youth

Alberta families can apply for up to $350 per child to offset registration fees, through funds directed to KidSport Alberta.

Support for Non-profit Organizations

Two programs are available, for Provincial Scope organizations and Community-Level non-profit organizations., Funding is available for non-profit organizations to reduce costs associated with the delivery, expansion, or enhancement of existing sport and recreation community-level programs.

Program guidelines

For complete information, read the guidelines.

More information on the program and application.

To be eligible, you must be a registered organization that has been operating in Alberta for a minimum of one calendar year, and is in good standing under one of the following acts:

  • Provincial legislation (Alberta)
    • Agriculture Societies Act
    • Part 21 of the Business Corporations Act – Extra-Provincial Corporations
    • Companies Act, Part 9 (Non-profit Companies)
    • Societies Act of Alberta
    • Special Act of the Alberta Legislature
  • Federal legislation
    • Special Act of the Parliament of Canada
    • Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act and must be registered in Alberta under the Business Corporations Act (must delivery programs in Alberta)
  • First Nation or Metis Settlement in Alberta

Contact

Connect with the Sport Physical Activity and Recreation Branch if you have questions:
Email: [email protected]