In response to the absolute need demonstrated by community sport organizations across Canada, Canadian Tire Corporation (CTC) has committed an additional $12 million to Jumpstart Charities’ Sport Relief Fund.

In addition to the $12 million towards Jumpstart’s Sport Relief Fund, CTC is committed to raising $20 million in support of the Charity in 2021. This year’s efforts will focus on increasing access to play by breaking down barriers and creating new play spaces. Jumpstart Charities will:

• Create up to 150,000 square feet of new inclusive and accessible play spaces across Canada to provide more space for both organized sport and casual play
• Help kids overcome the financial barriers to play by disbursing Individual Child Grants
• Support launch of new Company volunteer program in response to direct feedback from community partner organizations experiencing a growing shortage of volunteer coaches, administrators and officials
• Expand Play From Home resources, continuing to offer ways for kids to get active at home during the pandemic

Applications for Jumpstart’s Sport Relief Fund are now open. For more information, including how to apply, please visit jumpstart.canadiantire.ca.