Rec for All

Support and Financial Assistance

The Town of Kingsville has two 'Rec for All' programs that provide financial assistance for children and youth interested in participating in sports and programming.

Recreation Assistance Program

Funded by the City of Windsor and the County of Essex, Pathway to Potential (P2P) is a strategy that aims to provide families and children in Windsor-Essex with opportunities to participate in their communities and to reach their full potential. The Recreation Assistance Program, part of P2P, provides funding to support residents in Kingsville (Youth under 18 and Seniors over 60) who otherwise could not access recreation opportunities or programs such as summer camp, gymnastics, Little Dancers, etc. Please call the Arena or email programs@kingsville.ca for details.

Kingsville Youth Recreation and Culture Fund

The Kingsville Youth Recreation and Culture Fund assists those who do not qualify for the P2P discount program but are struggling to afford recreation fees. We created this program with fundraising dollars raised during the Mayor's Spotlight on Business Golf Tournament. Eligible applicants can receive a 50% discount for qualifying recreational programs. Eligible applicants must be Kingsville residents under 18 years of age. Please call the Arena or email programs@kingsville.ca for details.

We thank the Estate of Health for their significant contribution to supporting children and youth in Kingsville as the presenting sponsor of the Mayor's Spotlight on Business Golf Tournament in 2025 and 2026.

Apply for 'Rec for All' Funding

Canadian Tire Jumpstart

You can also apply for Jumpstart if your child is between four and 18 years old. It can help you with registration, equipment and travel fees for a sport or program. To learn more about how to apply, call 1-844-937-7529 or visit the Jumpstart website.

Frequently Asked Questions

Am I eligible for financial support?

Funding eligibility is determined based on the size of your family unit and your family unit's annual income using Statistic Canada's Market Basket Measure (MBM).

Size of Family Unit	Recreation Access Program Income Threshold*	Kingsville Youth Recreation and Culture Fund Income Threshold**
1 Person	$27,372 or under	$27,373 – $34,216
2 Persons	$38,710 or under	$38,711 - $48,389
3 Persons	$47,410 or under	$47,411 - $59,264
4 Persons	$54,744 or under	$54,745 - $68,431
5 Persons	$61,206 or under	$61,207 - $76,509
6 Persons	$67,047 or under	$67,048 - $83,810
7 Persons	$72,420 or under	$72,421 - $90,526
8 Persons	$77,420 or under	$77,421 - $96,775
9 Persons	$82,116 or under	$82,117 - $102,646
10 Persons	$86,558 or under	$86,559 - $108,199

*Youth (under 18) and seniors (over 60) can receive financial support from Recreation Assistance Program.

**Youth (under 18) can receive financial support from Kingsville Youth Recreation and Culture Fund.

Proof of Income

Applicants must submit proof of income for each household member earning income for the current tax year.

Preferred documents include:

Notice of Assessment (NOA) (line 23600)
Canada Child Benefit (CCB) notice (net family income)

Alternative documents can include:

GST/HST notice
Ontario Trillium Benefit notice
Proof of Ontario Works (OW) or Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) benefits

Identification

Provide one document per applicant. Documents can include:

Ontario Driver’s Licence
Passport
Birth Certificate
Ontario Photo Card
Canadian Citizenship Card or Permanent Resident Card
Certificate of Indian Status

Proof of Residency

You must show proof of residency by providing one of the following documents for the household:

Ontario Driver's Licence
Current Bank Statement
Current Utility Bill
Lease/Rental Agreement
Current Child Tax Benefit Statement
Mortgage Statement
Property Tax Bill
Ontario Photo Card

How can I use this money?

The Recreation Access program supports recreation and leisure group programs delivered by not-for-profit organizations and approved businesses, for youth 18 years and under and adults 55 and older. The program does not fund individual lessons or travel sports.

The Kingsville Youth Recreation and Culture Fund support both recreation and cultural programming.
Participants will not receive subsidies if the Town of Kingsville Parks and Recreation Department offers similar programs.

How much funding can I receive?

Each person can receive up to $600.00 per year, based on available funds.

Does this cost me?

Yes, though the amount depends on the program you are eligible for. For the Recreation Access Program, you are responsible for 10% of the program's cost. For the Kingsville Youth Recreation and Culture Fund, you are responsible for 50% of the program's cost.

You would pay your portion directly to the organization. However, please confirm you have access to the funding first, before providing your due portion.

How do I access the funding?

Please fill out our 'Rec for All' form and submit it with proof of income to programs@kingsville.ca. If you have any questions about the form or process, please call the Arena or email us.