Kids Recreation Fund

The purpose of the Kids Recreation Fund (KRF) is to assist children and youth who are unable to actively participate in organized recreation programs because of financial hardship.

For further information, please call 667-3709 or 667-3778.

What is KRF?

The KRF is a special fund under the Youth Investment Fund, which helps parents with the cost of registration fees and/or special clothing, supplies and equipment, so their children can participate in organized recreational activities.

Who is eligible for the KRF?

Children and youth (aged 0 to 19 years) from families whose family net income is under $30,000 per year (as per Revenue Canada Income Tax return) or Children and youth who, due to special family circumstances (such as recent financial hardship, family illness, large family size, family crisis) are unable to participate in organized recreation activities.

Note: Foster parents of children in care should contact family and Children's Services for funds for recreation activities.

What kinds of activities are eligible?

Funds may be provided to help with the cost of participating in an organized sport, recreation, arts, cultural or social activity.

What does KRF pay for?

KRF pays some or all of the cost of registration fees for the activity. It may also be able to provide or help with the cost of special clothing, supplies or equipment needed for the activity. The amount available under the KRF is up to $200 per child, per activity, to a maximum of $300 per year

Funds are paid to the organization providing the activity. Where possible, special clothing, supplies and equipment must be returned to the organization providing the activity.

How can families apply for the KRF?

Please use the Family Application Form to apply. Verification of your family net income or other family circumstances may be required.

How can sponsors apply?

Recreation organizations, teachers, family workers, clergy or other professionals may know of children in disadvantaged families who may benefit from participate in the KRF and may apply on behalf of the children. Parents/guardians must sign the application form.

Applications may be submitted at any time and applicants will be informed of the decision as soon as possible. Even though an applicant meets the criteria, the application may be denied because another applicant took priority or a limitation on funds. Each application is judged on its own merit.

Please send application forms to:

  • Youth Investment Fund (KRF)
  • Community and Transportation Services (M-3B)
  • Government of Yukon
  • Box 2703, Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 2C6
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