Looking for financial assistance for recreation expenses? The Meaford Recreation Fund provides funding based on financial need for both children and adults.

How to Apply

1. Online

Adult Recreation Fund 

Youth Recreation Fund

2. In person

Take Application to the Meaford Food Bank & Outreach in person (34 Trowbridge St, W, Meaford, ON - Door at the Back of the Building), or by email (Meaford Food Bank & Outreach). 

*Application Forms must be completed in its entirety to be accepted. 

Eligible Expenses:

  • Recreation Activities: Minor sports, art/drama programs, camps, swimming, fitness memberships, and more.

  • Related Costs: Equipment.

  • Location: Programs in Meaford or neighbouring communities (Owen Sound, Thornbury, Chatsworth, etc.).


Financial Details

  • Families contribute 20% of the cost or a minimum of $25.

  • Children: Multiple activities up to $500 per child per year.

  • Adults: Multiple activities up to $200 per adult per year.

  • Funding is subject to the discretion of Meaford Food Bank & Outreach and availability.


How to Qualify

To qualify, you must meet the following criteria:

For Children (18 and under):

  • Residency: Live in the Municipality of Meaford.

  • Income: Follows Revenue Canada’s Low Income Cut-offs (LICOs) with an additional $50,000.

  • Proof: Income verification may be requested.

Household Size

Low Income Cut-Off

Maximum Threshold

1 person

$23,009

$73,009

2 persons

$28,643

$78,643

3 persons

$35,213

$85,213

4 persons

$42,755

$92,744

5 persons

$48,492

$98,492

6 persons

$54,691

$104,691

7 or more persons

$60,890

$110,890

For Adults (19 and over):

  • Residency: Live in the Municipality of Meaford.

  • Income: Follows Revenue Canada’s LICOs with an additional $25,000.

  • Proof: Income verification may be requested.

Household Size

Low Income Cut-Off

Maximum Threshold

1 person

$23,009

$48,009

2 persons

$28,643

$53,643

 

3 persons

$35,213

$60,213

 

4 persons

$42,755

$67,755

 

5 persons

$48,492

$73,492

 

6 persons

$54,691

$79,691

 

7 or more persons

$60,890

$85,890


Eligible Activities:

  • Sports: Hockey, Soccer, Baseball, Basketball, Tennis, Volleyball, etc.

  • Outdoor & Fitness: Swimming, Biking, Yoga, Martial Arts, Fitness Memberships.

  • Creative & Educational: Art/Drama Programs, Dance, Cooking Classes.

  • Community Programs: Scouts, Girl Guides, Summer Camps.

If your activity is not listed, check with Meaford Food Bank & Outreach for eligibility.

Meaford Food Bank & Outreach

34 Trowbridge St W, Meaford, ON N4L 1N2

T: 519-538-4550

meafordfoodbank@gmail.com

www.meafordfoodbankandoutreach.org

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