Funding and Financial Support

Canadian Tire JumpStart Program
Canadian Tire Foundation for Families have created a community based charitable program to get children active called Canadian Tire JumpStart, which will deliver assistance to financially disadvantaged children so they can participate in recreational activities and organized sport. Contact Pictou Recreation, Tourism & Culture for more information. Jumpstart Application Form

Kidsport (offered through Sport Nova Scotia)
Assists children by overcoming financial barriers which prevent, or limit, their participation in organized sport.

Active Kids, Healthy Kids Leadership Fund
The leadership development program was established to increase the physical activity levels of children and youth in Nova Scotia. Learn how to get financial support for creation of new programs. Contact Pictou Recreation, Tourism & Culture for more information. Leadership Fund Application

Nova Scotia Department of Health and Wellness - Physical Activity, Sport and Recreation Division (For more information in Pictou County contact: 863-7380)
Recreation Facility Development Program: Assists municipalities and community groups in the planning, construction, renovation, conservation or acquisition of facilities for public recreation purposes
Community Recreation Capital Grants Program: Assists with the development of small scale indoor and outdoor capital recreation projects 
Planning Assistance Program: Assists organizations obtain professional assistance in planning, designing and researching proposed and existing facilities.

Sport Nova Scotia-Amateur Sport Fund - Established to assist and promote the development of athlete-centered amateur sport in Nova Scotia. It makes financial assistance available to individuals and organizations within the sport system. Fund is open to athletes, coaches, officials and community sport organizations. Deadlines for applications are March 1st and September 1st.

Sport Nova Scotia Fundraising OpportunitiesNova Scotia offers a number of fundraising opportunities and ideas for your sport club or organization. They have ready-made hassle free campaigns designed to raise money for sport teams, clubs and organizations throughout Nova Scotia.

Recreation Nova Scotia Lucky Duck Lotto
A fundraising program for community groups sponsored by Recreation Nova Scotia (RNS) for the past 24 years. Community groups are the big winners by keeping 70% of ticket sales. In the past these funds have been used for operational cost, awards, special events, new equipment and uniforms. Lotto is begins in February each year with the draw date in May.

Pictou-Antigonish Regional Libraries ~ Canadian Directory of Foundations
Thanks to the local Community Health Boards, copies of the Canadian Directory of Foundations are available to the public through the libraries in Pictou and New Glasgow. Pictou Library at 485-5021 & New Glasgow Library at 752-8233.