KIDS RECREATION FUND

Helping Kids Participate

The Kids Recreation Fund provides many Yukon families with an opportunity for funding so their kids can participate in sport and recreational activities in the territory.

Applications are closed

The 2024-25 Kids Recreation Fund is closed for applications.

Applications for 2025-26 will open on April 24th, 2025

Who Can Apply?

All parents, guardians and children must be residents of the Yukon. 

Parents and guardians can apply for their children (0 to 18 years of age) if
their combined net household income is under: 

  • $50,250 with one child;

  • $56,805 with two children;

  • $63,360 with three children; and 

  • $69,915 with four or more children.

What is Eligible?

The Kids Recreation Fund can be used toward registration fees and equipment purchases. 

Proof of sport registration may be required with certain items. Clothing and running shoes are NOT funded.

How Much are the Grants?

The KRF can fund up to $500 per child.

This amount is not guaranteed. Funds are limited. Once you are approved, you are eligible for funds ONLY AS LONG as funds remain available.

When is the Deadline?

Applications are accepted anytime until 11:59 on March 25, 2026, or when funds are no longer available, whichever comes first.

What Local Suppliers Accept
Purchase Orders?

While the KRF is primarily a reimbursement program, there are some local suppliers from whom you can get and upload a quote in exchange for a purchase order. 

  • Sports Experts / Coast Mountain Sports

  • Due North Maternity & Baby

  • Changing Gear

  • Cadence Cycle

  • iCycle Sports

    …and most Yukon sport organizations!

  • Mt. Sima

  • Angellina’s Toy Boutique

  • The Heart of Riverdale

  • Road Dogs Music Supply

Watch the video below to get started!

Your donations help the Kids Recreation Fund
to ensure that all Yukon children have access to sport and recreation.

Click the button below to make a donation to the Kids Rec Fund.
Donations by cheque can be made payable to:

Sport Yukon
4061 4th Avenue
Whitehorse, YT
Y1A 1H1

Cash donations are only accepted by drop-off at the Sport Yukon office.