JStrong Foundation

The JStrong Foundation is named in memory of Jadon Robinson, a Yarmouth teen who loved all sports, especially football. The foundation will help youth access sports, who otherwise wouldn’t be able to afford to play.

Jadon tragically lost his life in a car accident in 2015. Sports were a big part of the amazing person Jadon was and the legacy he has left behind. Jadon felt every child should have the same ability to experience the tremendous, sometimes life-changing influence that recreational sports can bring, regardless of his or her family’s finances.

The purpose of this fund is to ensure that youth can have the same positive experiences by providing financial assistance to underprivileged youth who wish to be involved in sports/recreational play.

Youth residing in the Yarmouth area of Nova Scotia with demonstrated financial need will be eligible for funding from the JSTRONG Foundation when funding becomes available.

Elite Athlete and Team Development Grant

Yarmouth Recreation wants to support local teams and athletes who have participated at the Provincial, Atlantic, National, or International levels.

Application Eligibility:

  • Participating in a sanctioned event higher than Provincials (Atlantic, National, or International)
  • Qualify for the event applied for
  • Complete and apply before the event.

Approved Grant Uses:

  • Housing/Lodging
  • Training Costs
  • Coaching Costs
  • Travel Assistance

*Please note if you receive funding for an event and there is another event that you qualify for after

KidSport Nova Scotia

KidSport supports children who need financial assistance with sports registration fees and equipment costs. We believe that the power of sports participation promotes the development of children’s social, mental, and physical well-being. Through increasing access to quality sports programs, KidSport strengthens communities across Canada.

Our chapter accepts applications and administers grants of up to $500 per kid/year, for kids who live in the Yarmouth region. If you live outside of Yarmouth please get in touch with the Provincial Office to find your nearest chapter, or to get support through the Provincial Fund.

Jumpstart Foundation

Jumpstart is more than just about getting kids active. It’s about giving kids from families in financial need the same chance to participate as their neighbours, their classmates, and their friends. Whether it’s the chance to try a new sport or to continue with a favourite one, no kid should be left out.

Removing Financial Barriers

Sometimes, families need financial assistance to get their kids into sports or physical activities. We’re committed to helping all families access a range of activities, from boxing to bowling, skating to skiing, and more.

Community Recreation Grant

Yarmouth Recreation recognizes the importance of volunteer contributions made by individuals, and organizations to the recreational climate of our community. As a matter of policy, we will upon request, consider providing financial assistance to enable such groups and individuals to further their objectives. Grants will be limited to individuals and organizations engaged in not-for-profit leisure activities based in the Town and Municipality of Yarmouth and providing a service to residents of the Town and Municipality of Yarmouth. Grants will not be considered unless all information requested in the application has been received. Additional information may be necessary in order for applications to be considered.

Limits:

Financial assistance will not exceed 25% of the total eligible expenditure shown in the financial statement or $400.00, whichever is less. Exceptions to the above are in the categories of HOSTING and TRAVEL assistance where maximums of $50.00 for individual applications and $250.00 for group applications will be imposed.

Application Eligibility:

New Organization: Start-up assistance for a new organization that has within its mandate goals that will have a positive impact on recreation and leisure in our area.
New Program or Event: Assistance for a new special event or program that will provide leisure activity for the community.
Travel: Assistance for groups, teams, and individuals who must travel to pursue their activities at a more competitive or highly skilled level.
Hosting: Assistance for groups, teams, and individuals who will be hosting events of a recreation or leisure nature, that will draw participants from all
across Nova Scotia or beyond. Events must be sanctioned by a Provincial or National governing body.

Restrictions:

Yarmouth Recreation reserves the right to place restrictions on the use of funds being granted and may, if it deems appropriate, specify that grants will be paid out in installments depending upon the success of the endeavor.

Budget: Grants will only be rewarded to the extent that the current fiscal budget permits. When funds in this account are exhausted, no further grants will be reviewed until the next annual budget is approved.
Competition: Grants will not be provided to individuals, teams, or groups to support the initiation of a project that is seen as being in direct competition with a similar existing service.
Payment of Grants: Payments will normally be made in full, as soon as possible, after the application has been approved.
Eligibility: No organization, team, or individual may be awarded a grant more than once in any fiscal year.
Capital: Money will not be granted for new facility development or replacement equipment purchases or land purchases, or to pay operating bills that have accumulated from past activities.
Maintenance / Repair: Grants will be available to assist community organizations with maintenance and repair to facilities provided they meet the following criteria: Repair/ Maintenance project must exceed $2000.00, verified by a written estimate from an industry professional.

  • The Maintenance/Repair Special Requests Form is completed and attached to the grant request.
  • The organization requesting assistance fundraises for the project, outside of normal operations, and excludes donations, in an amount equal to or greater than the amount requested in the application.
  • The facility is available to the general public to rent or use regularly.
  • User fees are charged for the facility, where possible.
  • The organization is incorporated and carries liability insurance.
  • The entire facility is accessible to disabled people.
  • The facility has been maintained to a normal standard, and the repair or maintenance project is not a result of neglect.
  • Maintenance/Repair requests will not be provided to the same facility more than once every five years.
  • The facility must be primarily for recreational activities that can be enjoyed by all members of our community regardless of gender, ability, race or religion.