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Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities

Jumpstart Community Development Grants — Programming Support

Deadline: October 18, 2026 13 days left Amount: Varies by program scope Where: Canada (national)

About this grant

Supports organizations with the costs of delivering sport and active recreational programming for children and youth, with a focus on removing barriers to play. Two streams exist — Programming Support (this one) and Operational Support. Priority goes to families in financial need and children with disabilities, with further focus on communities facing intersecting barriers: BIPOC children and youth, and girls and young women.

Details verified from the funder's page on September 2, 2026. Always confirm the latest requirements on the official Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities page before submitting.

Who can apply

Qualified donees as defined by the Canada Revenue Agency, running physical-activity-based programming primarily serving children and youth. Requests must be clearly justified and must not duplicate or depend on other Jumpstart funding. Applications are evaluated on quality, eligibility and overall alignment with Jumpstart's inclusion framework.

How to apply

  1. Read the guidelines on the Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities website and confirm your organization qualifies.
  2. Gather your basics: mission, the problem you address, your program plan, and a budget for what you'd do with the funding.
  3. Write the proposal — or have GrantOrb draft it for you from your organization's profile, tailored to Jumpstart Community Development Grants — Programming Support, in minutes instead of weeks.
Children Youth Sport Recreation Accessibility

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