Financial Assistance
Funding for Youth To Play a Sport
Does your child love to play volleyball, basketball, soccer, hockey, tennis and other physical activities?
We know that as a parent, you want your child to have every opportunity in the world – and that includes participating in a sport that they are passionate about!
If you need some financial assistance to register them in a recreational or competitive program, the Maverick Youth Opportunities Fund (MYOF) is here to help you.
My client is an exemplary athlete who is passionate about volleyball. He is proud of his Inuk heritage and comes from a northern community where volleyball is very popular. He is working very hard to achieve his goal of joining a competitive volleyball team which I believe, will also help him to integrate into his new Ottawa community. As a member of a large family, it is very difficult to afford extra-curricular activities. The funding that he has received from the Maverick Youth Opportunities Fund has been integral in helping him play a sport he loves. Your financial assistance is very appreciated by him, his family, and his community!
Student Support Services Worker
What Funding is Available?
Competitive Programs: MYOF will provide up to $2,500/ year to athletes who compete in competitive, high-performance, or elite sport programs within the National Capital Region. These programs are usually 6 to 10 months in length.
Recreational/Learn-to-Play Programs: MYOF will provide up to up to $600 per year (September 1 – August 31) for athletes who are involved in a recreational sport and learn to play program within the National Capital Region. These programs are usually between 6-10 weeks in length.
What are the Criteria to Receive Funding?
- Applicants must be between 9 and 18 years of age
- Parents (or legal guardians) must complete the application, providing information regarding:
- Your financial circumstances, including your total household income (proof of income may be requested).
- The specific sports program or activity the child wishes to participate in.
- Proof of registration for a recreational or competitive sport program in the National Capital Region must be provided.
- If you are relying on this funding before you are able to register for a program, please indicate this on the application.
What is the Deadline?
The deadlines are spread throughout the year to meet the needs of various programs that have different starting dates. Every year, the deadlines to submit your application are as follows:
- September 30th
- November 30th
- January 31st
- March 31st
- May 31st
- July 31st
How will the Funding be Determined and Distributed?
- Once your application is received, we will confirm its receipt by email and it will be reviewed by our Disbursement Committee within one week after the deadline date (listed above). We are committed to providing every applicant with our decision as quickly as possible.
- Applications are reviewed by the Disbursement Committee, which assesses each applicant’s financial need and the potential impact of the grant on the child’s ability to participate in a sport activity.
- Priority may be given to applicants demonstrating the greatest financial need, as well as those who can benefit significantly from sports participation in terms of personal development, health outcomes, and social inclusion.
Frequently Asked Questions?
Don’t hesitate to send questions to
application@maverickyouthfund.ca and we’ll be sure to reply in a timely manner.