Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities (Jumpstart) today announced an $8 million sport relief fund to help sport and recreation organizations continue to deliver programming in 2020 and beyond. Many community organizations have shut their doors due to the financial burden created by COVID-19, including lost revenue and increased program costs.

According to a nationwide survey of 1,300 sport organizations, 73% of community sport organizations are temporarily closed and more than 50% will not resume operations until 2021. With a fifteen-year history of supporting access to sport and play for kids across Canada and an understanding of the role sport plays in the health and well-being of kids and their families, Jumpstart is doing everything possible to help community sports continue.   

Jumpstart’s Sport Relief Fund will provide support based on need in the form of grants which will go towards covering programming and operational needs to enable safe sport and play across the country. Open from September 12 to October 4, the fund is available to eligible organizations who demonstrate the greatest need.

To learn more about Jumpstart’s Sport Relief Fund, including how to apply, please visit jumpstart.canadiantire.ca.