Funding Opportunities

Cost should never stop you or your child from participating in sport. Check out the many funding opportunities across the province to assist in paying registration/membership and equipment fees.

Individual/Family Funding Assistance Programs: 

Canadian Tire Jumpstart:

• Available for children aged 4-18

• Available in back-to-back seasons 

• Funding is available for up to $300 per activity

• Cheques are made straight out to the service organization

KidSport New Brunswick:

• Available for children under 18

• Funding is sent directly to the sports organization your child is enrolled in 

• Provides grants of up to $400 per eligible child

• Referral program for equipment 

PRO Kids (St. John, Riverview, Hampton, Dieppe, Western Valley):

• Provides funding for both sport and recreation activities 

• Coverage for registration fees, equipment fees, and transportation fees

Community Sport Funding:

Community sport funding opportunities are made for non-profit organizations, local community sport and recreation organizations and municipalities. 

Leadership Development:

• Financial contributions that are available to organizations hosting educational sessions or sending sports and recreation leaders to such events 

• Ex: sending coaches to NCCP training courses and officials clinics

Organizational Development:

• Supports activities that develop individual and organizational skills across operational areas 

For more information on funding opportunities please email Executive Director Alyssa Lebans at ed@basketball.nb.ca

For further funding opportunities for coaches and high-performance athletes head to the Sport NB Funding Opportunities page