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Financial Assistance

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We strive to provide affordable recreation programs for our residents. To make sure everyone has access to recreation, we offer financial assistance programs. This is offered for select programs and services based on eligibility criteria.

Fee Assistance Program

The Fee Assistance Program provides a $300 credit per person toward Community Services registered activities, memberships or 10-ticket passes.

Who qualifies
Clarington families and individuals who:
  • Receive Ontario Works,
  • Receive Ontario Disability Support Program income support, or
  • Meet the Low Income Cut-Off threshold as per Statistics Canada

Current Low Income Cut-Off Rates

Size of family unit

After tax household income (current dollars)

1 person

$17,939

2 persons

$21,835

3 persons

$27,188

4 persons

$33,920

5 persons

$38,626

6 persons

$42,837

7 persons or more

$47,047

 
Terms

The credit is valid for one calendar year from the date the application is approved.

The credit is non-transferable and cannot be carried over to the next application year.

Fee assistance does not include any extra costs of materials or supplies for programs.

All family members who live in the household must be listed on the application.
Supporting documentation

To be eligible for the Fee Assistance Program, copies of the following current documents must be submitted with the application form:

Proof of residency

Include one of the following documents with your application:

  • Valid Ontario Driver’s Licence
  • Utility Bill (hydro, gas, water)
  • Valid Ontario Photo Card
  • Property tax bill
  • Insurance policy (home, tenant, auto)
  • Mortgage, rental/lease agreement

Proof of income

One or more of the following documents showing net income/earnings for all adults must be provided:

  • Goods & Services/Harmonized Sales Tax Credit Notice
  • Ontario Child Care Supplement for Working Families Notice
  • Ontario Works monthly statement (including statement of deposit with address)
  • Ontario Disability Support Program monthly statement (including statement of deposit with address)
  • Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) Notice of Assessment (T451) + proof of residency.
    *T451 is only valid for those applying as individuals, not families.

All supporting documents must be from the current tax year.

Ontario Works and Ontario Disability Support Program must be from the current month.

The Municipality of Clarington reserves the right to request additional documentation. For questions about the application process, please call 905-623-3379 ext. 2505.
Application form

To apply for the Fee Assistance Program, return the completed the application form (PDF) with the appropriate supporting documentation by mail or in person at one of the facilities listed below.

Submit in person to the customer service desk at:

Submit by mail to:

Access to Recreation – Confidential
Municipality of Clarington
Community Services Department
40 Temperance Street
Bowmanville, ON L1C 3A6

All information will be treated as strictly confidential. You will be contacted within 15 business days of receipt.

Membership Access Program

The goal of this program is to increase recreation opportunities for individuals with permanent disabilities by providing a reduced fee for fitness facility memberships.

Read more about Clarington's Membership Access Program.

Canadian Tire Jumpstart

The Canadian Tire Jumpstart program assists children living in Clarington, four to 18 years of age the opportunity to participate in sports and active recreational activities. Complete the application online, or contact any of our recreation facilities for more information.

Durham Region Social Services Certificate

The Community Services Department along with Durham Region Social Services offer Clarington residents, who are participants in the Ontario Works program, the opportunity to participate in recreation activities. To determine if you are eligible, contact the Region of Durham Social Services Department, at 905-428-8982.

For more information on any of our financial assistance programs, call 905-623-5728 ext. 2590.

Other Resources

Their Opportunity is a Durham Region organization that offers assistance to low-income families looking to enrol children in organized sports and recreation activities. They have a unique model, where each child is expected “to pay-it-forward.” For more information on this program, visit Their Opportunity website.

 

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