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Recreation, arts and minor-sport fee assistance in Waterloo, Ontario
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Waterloo residents can receive a $400 credit per person each year for city recreation, affiliated minor sports and arts/culture programs. Credits run December 1 toNovember 30 and require annual reapplication.
Key information
Eligible Waterloo residents can receive a $400 credit per person each year for city recreation, affiliated minor sports and arts/culture programs. Credits run December 1 toNovember 30 and require annual reapplication.
On this page
Published before-tax household limits
| Household members | Annual income at or below |
|---|---|
| 1 | $26,926 |
| 2 | $33,519 |
| 3 | $41,208 |
| 4 | $50,032 |
| 5 | $56,744 |
| 6 | $64,000 |
| 7+ | $71,254 |
Your next steps
- Prepare
For every adult household member, provide income proof such as a tax return or benefit statement, and address proof if it is not on the income document.
- Contact or apply
If arriving in Canada as a refugee within the past 12 months, provide permanent-residence or refugee-status proof for every family member.
- Complete the next step
Apply online with email and documents, or book an in-person appointment by emailing lynn.dicksegley@waterloo.ca.
Prepare and apply
- For every adult household member, provide income proof such as a tax return or benefit statement, and address proof if it is not on the income document. Digital records or clear photographs are accepted.
- If arriving in Canada as a refugee within the past 12 months, provide permanent-residence or refugee-status proof for every family member.
- Apply online with email and documents, or book an in-person appointment by emailing lynn.dicksegley@waterloo.ca. The city confirms approval by email within two weeks.
Credit use and other funding programs
The credit is not refundable or transferable. Its program year is fixed, so an award does not automatically run 365 days from the approval date. Reapply every year.
The city also links House of Friendship’s Family Outreach program for families with children 17 and under, and KidSport grants for eligible dance or sports participation by children 18 and under in Kitchener-Waterloo.
Those programs have their own applications and do not change the city credit’s residence and income rules. The household limits above are the specific values published by this city, not another municipality’s eligibility table.
Questions and answers
How much is the annual credit?
$400 per approved person.
Must I live in Waterloo?
Yes. City residence and household income eligibility are required.
Does the credit expire a year after approval?
Its program year runs December 1 toNovember 30, not a rolling year.
Can the credit be transferred to someone else?
No. It is not transferable or refundable.
Are only city-run activities eligible?
The page also includes affiliated minor sports and arts/culture programs.
What income evidence is requested?
For each adult, a tax return or benefit statement, plus address proof if needed.
Can I submit clear phone photographs of the documents?
Yes. Clear digital photos are accepted.
How can I apply without the online form?
Email lynn.dicksegley@waterloo.ca for an in-person appointment.
How long should the approval response take?
The city says it confirms by email within two weeks.