Yukon

Kids Recreation Fund

Easy application

Need you to file taxes and apply separately

The Kids Recreation Fund provides Yukon families with a lower income an opportunity to apply for funding of each child, aged 0 to 18 years, up to $500 per year to participate in sport and recreational activities within Yukon.

A family’s new income must fall into one of the following income brackets and are dependent on the number of children in the family:

  • $50,250 with 1 child
  • $56,805 with 2 children
  • $63,360 with 3 children
  • $69,915 with 4 or more children

Proof of marital/common-law status

For example:

  • Marriage certificate
  • Statutory Declaration of Common-law Union

Proof of primary responsibility for the care and upbringing of the child

For example:

  • a letter from the day care or school authorities indicating the child’s home address and contact information on file
  • a letter from a social worker, physician, a band council, or a resettlement officer stating that they have personal knowledge that the child lived with you for the period you indicated
  • a registration form or a receipt from an activity or club the child was enrolled in for the period you indicated
  • a court order, decree, or separation agreement that explains the type of custody arrangement you have (for example, shared custody) and clearly shows the living arrangements for the child
  • any other document showing that the child lived with you for the period you indicated

  1. Go to krf.sportyukon.com or follow the link from the Sport Yukon website
  2. Create a profile or log into your existing profile
  3. Upload required documents to verify your eligibility
  • Canada Child Benefit Notice (Issued on July 20 each year)
  • Canada Revenue Agency Notice of Assessment for 2024 or recent Social Assistance Budget Sheet

Please note the fund is open from mid April to March 31st of the following year. Funding is subject to availability. Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications early.

If you have any issues with the application process, please contact Sport Yukon by phone at (867) 668 4236 or email [email protected].

Last updated: January 27, 2026