Resources

 Available funding providers and resources

Autism Funding Unit

BC Rehab Foundation – Individual Grant Program

• Funding for individuals living with physical disabilities, includes equipment and therapy programs

CKNW Kid’s Fund

• Funding for children under 19 with special needs in BC
• Funding can be used for therapeutic services (e.g. therapeutic riding), specialized/adaptive equipment, and education (bursaries)

Maple Ridge Lions Club

Variety, the Children’s Charity

• Financial assistance for children under 19 with special needs, covering a wide range of equipment, therapies, educational, social and recreational programs

Athletics for Kids

• A privately funded charity assisting B.C. children ages 5 to 18 to participate in amateur sport
• The child must be enrolled in school
• Basic registration fees are covered, up to an annual maximum of $600
• Camps are not covered

Canadian Tire/Jumpstart

• Dedicated to removing financial barriers preventing children from participating in organized sport
• Call the phone number at the link above to find your local chapter for more information

Kidsport British Columbia

• A community based sport funding program helpingp kids 18 and under participate a sport of their choice
• Grants to go towards participation/ registration fees, up to a maximum of $300
• Sport activities must demonstrate a sustained sport experience (e.g. a season)
• Camps are not covered

 Professional Associations

Canadian Therapeutic Riding Association (CanTRA)
Canadian Sport For Life – For Athletes with Disabilities
Equine Canada
Horse Council of British Columbia (HCBC)
ParaEquestrian Canada

Professional Association of Therapeutic Professionals International