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Financial Assistance

Cost Should Never Be a Barrier to Participation

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All CJMC programs are free for Squamish People and Squamish Nation staff. The programs below are available for members facing additional barriers, or for non-members who wish to access recreation funding support. All applications are handled with full confidentiality.

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Priority: Ages 25 & Under

Squamish Nation Sports & Recreation Grant

The SN Sports & Recreation Grant supports the athletic endeavors of individual Squamish Nation members or groups through funding assistance. Priority is given to applicants 25 years and under.

Four Funding Categories

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Individual Recreation

Supports an individual member's participation in recreational sport or physical activity.

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Individual High Performance

For members pursuing competitive sport at a high level, tournaments, training camps, equipment.

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Team Sponsorship

Supports a Squamish Nation team participating in a league, tournament, or sport event.

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Event Sponsorship

Funding for organizing or hosting a sport or recreation event in the community.

Important Details

  • check_circleFunding Cycle 1: Applications open January, deadline February
  • check_circleFunding Cycle 2: Applications open June, deadline July
  • check_circleEligible for one funding round per year
  • check_circleApplications open one month before each deadline
  • check_circleGrant is non-transferable
  • check_circlePriority given to applicants ages 25 and under

Where to Find & Apply

  • languageSquamish Nation Website
  • thumb_upCJMC Facebook page
  • mailMembers email announcements
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Children & Youth

Canadian Tire Jumpstart

Canadian Tire Jumpstart provides financial assistance for kids' sport and physical activity. Grants cover registration fees for children facing financial barriers to participation.

  • check_circleAvailable for children and youth
  • check_circleCovers sport and physical activity registration fees
  • check_circleApply directly through the Jumpstart website
open_in_new Apply at jumpstart.canadiantire.ca
Children 18 & Under

KidSport

KidSport provides grants to kids from families facing financial barriers to cover sport registration fees. The North Shore / North West Vancouver chapter supports children and youth in our area.

  • check_circleFor children 18 and under
  • check_circleCovers sport registration fees
  • check_circleApply through the KidSport BC website
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Need Help Getting Started?

Our staff are happy to help you find the right assistance program, all conversations are confidential.

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