There are several programs that help families with registration fees for minor sports.  Strait Richmond Minor Hockey Association works in confidence with parents and funding partners to ensure all kids have the opportunity to play hockey.

PLEASE NOTE: You must be registered prior to applying for funding.

If you are approved for funding, please contact the SRMHA Treasurer at srmhafinance@outlook.com and notifiy them of this information along with the approval information and funding amount to be received.

Below are some programs that are available:  

KIDSPORT

KidSport provides grants to kids from families facing financial barriers so they can participate in registered sport programs and experience the lifelong benefits of a season of sport. KidSport Inverness / Richmond provides grants of up to $500 per eligible kid, per year (January 1st - December 31st)  towards sport registration fees.

FINANCIAL ELIGIBILITY

KidSport Inverness / Richmond uses a CRA Notice of Assessment as the primary document to determine financial eligibility for grants. They also accept Social Income Assistance Statement, an endorsement from the Department of Community Services, or an endorsement from Indigenous Social Development to determine financial eligibility for grants, if applicable.

Additional information and online application can be found at following link:

Provincial Fund - KidSport Nova Scotia

JUMPSTART

Jumpstart’s Individual Child Grant program provides financial assistance to help children from low-income families participate in sport-focused activities.

Grants cover eligible registration and equipment costs of up to $300 per year, per child. Please see below for more information on grant eligibility and the application process.

Individual Child Grants may no longer be available in some Chapters where Jumpstart is able to invest in local community-run programs and initiatives. Please see the FAQ page for more information about this change.

The Individual Child Grant program is now open for 2026.

For Additional information or to apply click on the following link:

https://jumpstart.canadiantire.ca/pages/individual-child-grants

HOCKEY CANADA ASSIST FUND

The Hockey Canada Foundation Assist Fund is a fund dedicated to help Canadian youth access hockey. It will provide up to $500 per player in registration fee subsidies to approved applicants registered with a sanctioned Hockey Canada association.

FINANCIAL ELIGIBILITY

Financial eligibility for the Assist Fund is based on the Low Income Cut-Off (LICO) guidelines from Statistics Canada.

The Hockey Canada Foundation Assist Fund opens for applications starting August 1, 2026,

For additional information or to apply click on the following link: https://assistfund.hockeycanadafoundation.ca/en/index.html

RINKS TO LINKS

The Rinks to Links Golf Classic continues to be our way of giving back to our home community. With your help, we carry on our commitment to raising funds for boys and girls who cannot afford the high cost of playing minor hockey

Minor Hockey Funding Allocation Policy

1. A child cannot receive more than one grant in a year (rep fees are not eligible for funding)
2. A child must be registered or entering into the Antigonish (AHMA) or Strait-Richmond Minor Hockey Association (SRMHA)
3. First time recipients must be under 16 years of age
4. Funds are awarded for registration fees and equipment costs only
5. Application deadline August 14, 2026
6. Applicants will be contacted within two weeks of the deadline notifying them of the status of their application
7. Registration grants will be arranged with the Minor Hockey Association. Equipment grants will be arranged with Cleve’s Source for Sports in Antigonish. Names of applicants will be shared with our two partnering organizations.

For more information or to apply click on the following link: https://www.bonmacr2l.ca/minor-hockey-funding-application/