Access to Recreation Grant

Visit the Municipal Operations Centre at 408 James Street South (open Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.) to fill out a print application.*

Important: You will be required to provide the following supporting documents for everyone 18 years and older in the household:

• Proof of income
• Proof of residency in the Town of St. Marys
• Proof of identification

*Please note that COVID-19 health and safety precautions are in place at all Town facilities. For more details visit the Town of St. Marys COVID-19 webpage.

To be eligible for the grant, you must: 

• Be a St. Marys resident
• Be eighteen or older (legal guardians can apply on behalf of children)
• Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident of Canada or refugee
• Have a maximum household income based on family size that falls within the ranges outlined in the Access to Recreation Grant Policy (income ranges are based on the latest Statistics Canada before-tax low-income cut-offs)

You automatically qualify for the Access to Recreation Grant if you receive Ontario Works, Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) benefits or Canada Pension Plan Disability (CPP-D) payments.

Read the Access to Recreation Grant Policy (accessible version available upon request) for full eligibility requirements and further details. 

Individuals and families can receive up to $100 per person per year. 

The grant can be used towards either Town of St. Marys programs or activities run by external organizations.

In addition to registration fees, the Access to Recreation Grant may be applied to supplies, equipment, manuals, examinations and other administrative fees related to eligible programs. 

For more details, see the Access to Recreation Grant Policy (accessible version available upon request).