The Recreation and Culture department offers subsidies for their programs either directly or in partnership with other organizations 
 
Recreation Connection

• assistance is based on total net income of all family members and the number of people in the household 

Canadian Tire JumpStart

• community-based charitable program that helps kids in financial need participate in organized sports and recreation
• two funding periods: spring/summer and fall/winter

Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm

• be a resident of Oakville
• have a total net individual or combined family income below LICO (Low Income Cut-Offs)
• provide recent official documentation that shows total family net income, and proof that all dependents are the legal responsibility of the adult and reside in the adult’s household, using one or more of the following original statements/documents:
  • Canada Child Tax Benefit
  • Ontario Works or Ontario Disability Support Program’s Statement of Assistance
  • Good and Services Tax/Harmonized Sales Tax Credit Notice
  • Notice of Assessment

• Confirmation of Permanent Residency (received at airport for each individual), OR if available, the Government of Canada Permanent Resident Card
• Proof of residency in Oakville (recent utility bill, lease agreement, driver’s licence)

• a parent or legal guardian must complete an application on their behalf
• if your child is receiving recreation referral assistance funds, other than Child Care Fee Subsidy from Halton Region, they are not eligible for the Recreation Connection program
• full-time, post-secondary students are not eligible for the Recreation Connection program

Applications for the Recreation Connection Fund can now be done virtually. All that is required is having access to a phone with a camera or a laptop with a webcam along with internet access. Download and complete Recreation Connection Program Application here

If you are not able to meet virtually, in-person appointments at a Community Centre can be arranged. Please contact affordableaccess@oakville.ca for more information

Please have the following documents available for confirming eligibility:

• proof of residency in Oakville (recent utility bill, lease agreement, driver's licence);
• proof of total family net income and legal responsibility for all dependents listed on the application
• Canada Child Tax Benefit
• Ontario Works or Ontario Disability Support Program’s Statement of Assistance
• Good and Services Tax/Harmonized Sales Tax Credit Notice
• Notice of Assessment

Call for more information and applications for the Canadian Tire JumpStart subsidy program