Subsidies
City of Kawartha Lakes, Department of Parks, Recreation and Culture
Provide free basic services and facilities. These are defined as playgrounds, parks and trails, unscheduled, unmarked, unlit sports fields and sport courts, unreserved picnic tables and shelters, beaches and public washrooms.- Provide a discounted rate for seniors for some programs. Discounts for senior participants will be set at no more than 25 per cent less than the City’s base rate. This does not apply for ice or facility rentals and may not apply for all programs. Physically challenged (the disability discount shall apply only to those restricted in wage earning power or ability to pay) individuals also receive a 25% off discount on some program registration. Again, the discount does not apply to ice and facility rental fees and not all programs are applicable. Not for profit groups receive a 40% off the City’s base rate for hall rentals for the purpose of hosting a community event to a maximum of 2 rentals per year.
- Subsidy requests not impacting the budget may be granted up to $100. The Director shall ensure that confirmation of need is identified appropriately through a third party recommendation where possible.
Payment plans are also available. Contact (705) 324-9411 x 1559 for details.
Community Living Trent Highlands
Subsidy up to $500 may be granted to those families in greatest need by Tri-County Respite. For those who live in their community homes there are no additional fees. Contact Community Living Trent Highlands at (705) 328-0464 for eligibility and intake criteria.
BGC Kawarthas
To access financial assistance for BGC Kawarthas’ programs contact the Club by:
In person: 107 Lindsay St. S., Lindsay, ON
Website: BGC Kawarthas Website
Email: info@bgckawarthas.com
Call: (705) 324-4493
For more information on BGC Kawartha programs visit our Website at: https://www.bgckawarthas.com/
Jumpstart – Canadian Tire Foundation
The Jump Start program is a community-based charitable program designed to help kids aged 4-18 participate in sports and recreation such as hockey, gymnastics, soccer, dance and swimming so they can develop important life skills, self-esteem and confidence.
To apply for funding please visit the Jumpstart website by clicking here
Minor Hockey Association of Ontario
Each year, minor hockey associations across the OMHA support numerous charities and charitable foundations. Thousands of dollars are generated and many causes and programs benefit from this support. In 2000 the Minor Hockey Foundation Ontario (MHF) was created to support minor hockey players in the Province of Ontario. This document will focus on the Financial Subsidy Program portion of the MHF. The Financial Subsidy Program provides financial subsidy to minor hockey players who are currently experiencing difficulty raising enough funds to participate in the game.
Learn more about the Minor Hockey Foundation Ontario financial subsidy program.
LOW TO NO-COST ACTIVITIES
Big Brothers Big Sisters Kawartha Lakes-Haliburton
There is no cost to this program for children ages 6-16 who would benefit from a mentor. Parents and children must complete an intake form with one of the organization’s caseworkers to determine if they are suitable for the program. Matches limited to the number of available mentors. Call (705) 324-6800 for more information.
Lindsay Wildcats Youth Basketball Association
The Lindsay Wildcats Youth Basketball Association works very hard to ensure any child who wants to play is able to play. They offer several different programs:
- Summer day camp in early July (one week) for children ages 9-13
- An Autumn /Winter Basketball House League (Sept-Dec) for children ages 9-11 and 12-13 using five gymnasiums in the town of Lindsay
- Steve Nash Basketball Development Program for children aged 7-10 that runs in the late winter/early Spring in cooperation with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Kawartha Lakes