Program is a joint initiative between Canadian Paralympic Committee
and Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities
– Grants support organizations who provide opportunities for
children with disabilities to be active
Ottawa, February 18, 2020 – Applications for the 2020 Para Sport Jumpstart Fund are now open, the Canadian Paralympic Committee and Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities announced on Tuesday, and community and sport organizations across the country are encouraged to apply for the chance to receive funding assistance. Grants are awarded to support organizations with Para sport programming that removes barriers for children with disabilities to participate in physical activity and sport.
A joint initiative between the CPC and Jumpstart, the goal of the Para Sport Jumpstart Fund is to create greater opportunities for accessible sport and play at the grassroots and developmental levels. Funding can go towards various elements of enhancing an organization’s Para sport offerings, such as equipment, staffing, recruitment, and additional programming.
“It is so important for the future of the Para sport system in Canada to
develop a strong grassroots level, and there is so much phenomenal work
being done across the country to give children with disabilities
accessible opportunities to be active,” said Karen
O’Neill, CEO, Canadian Paralympic Committee. “We thank Canadian Tire
Jumpstart Charities for its continued leadership and commitment to Para
sport, and together we look forward to supporting more organizations in
their endeavours to provide children with positive
sport experiences.”
Since the Para Sport Jumpstart Fund was first created in 2013, it has
allocated over $2.5 million to youth programming, including $800,000 in
grants last year which was distributed among 40 community organizations.
The program has helped over 7,000 children
with disabilities to play organized sport and be physically active.
“Jumpstart believes that kids of all abilities should have equal access
to sport and recreation,” said Scott Fraser, President, Canadian Tire
Jumpstart Charities. “We are proud of the impact our work with the
Canadian Paralympic Committee has had and the opportunities
it will continue to provide, enabling kids to get into Para sport.”
The application deadline for the 2020 Para Sport Jumpstart Fund is March 15, 2020.
For more information and to apply, please CLICK
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About the Canadian Paralympic Committee: Paralympic.ca
About Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities
Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities is a national charity committed to
ensuring kids in need have equal access to sport and recreation. With an
extensive, national network of more than 1,000 grantees and 289 local
chapters, Jumpstart helps eligible families cover
the costs of registration, transportation, and equipment, and provides
funding to selected organizations for recreational infrastructure and
programming. Supported by the Government of Canada through Sport Canada
and the Canadian Tire family of companies,
Jumpstart has provided more than two million opportunities for Canadian
kids to get in the game since 2005. For more information, visit
jumpstart.canadiantire.ca.
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Facebook to learn about how the charity is giving kids across Canada a sporting chance.
MEDIA CONTACTS:
Nicole Watts
Manager, Public Relations
Canadian Paralympic Committee
nwatts@paralympic.ca / 613-569-4333 ext. 262
Jennifer Grabb
Advisor, External Communications
Canadian Tire Corporation
jennifer.grabb@cantire.com / 416-807-8361