Subsidy Information

The CVRD is committed to providing accessible and affordable recreation programs to everyone. Families living in the Cowichan Region are eligible to apply for the South Cowichan Recreation Assistance Program if your combined family income is at or below the Statistics Canada Low Income Threshold.

Contact: Janine at 250.743.5922 or download copies of the Information Flyer and Application Form.

KidSport™ Cowichan is a community based volunteer managed sport charity that provides grants for children to participate in a season of sport. The goal is to ensure that kids who might not otherwise be able to access organized sports have the chance to do so. KidSport Cowichan encompasses the entire Cowichan Valley and includes the following communities: Mill Bay, Shawnigan Lake, Cobble Hill, Cowichan Bay, Glenora, Cowichan Station, City of Duncan, Sahtlam, Mesachie Lake, Honeymoon Bay, Town of Lake Cowichan, Municipality of North Cowichan, Town of Ladysmith, Saltair, North Oyster, Cowichan Tribes, Penelakut Tribe, Chemainus, Halalt, Lake Cowichan, and Lyackson First Nations. Our mission… to remove the financial barriers that prevent some children from playing organized sports! Our vision…so all kids can play!

For more information or to apply, please visit KidSport Cowichan.

The Canadian Tire Jumpstart Program is a program that allows children and youth to participate in sport and recreation in their community without having to worry about their financial constraints. This program places emphasis on children and youth who are inactive with the goal to assist them to take the necessary steps to make healthier lifestyle changes.

For more information or to apply, please visit Canadian Tire Jumpstart.

The CVPAF is the only locally-founded, not-for-profit organization in the Cowichan Valley dedicated to providing financial assistance and funding through bursaries and scholarships solely to youth (ages 18 and under) applicants requiring support to pursue performing arts activities and education in music, theatre, dance and singing.

For more information or to apply, please visit Cowichan Valley Performing Arts Foundation.

The Cowichan Community Centre can help cover the cost of recreation programs, events, activities or passes. This funding is intended to help give eligible families the chance to take part in recreation programs, activities and events within the Cowichan Community Centre.

For more information, download the Application Form or stop by the Cowichan Community Centre to pick one up.