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Kids in Motion

The Kids in Motion initiative being offered by the Bank of Montreal Employee Charitable Foundation is a program designed to address issues of inactivity and obesity amongst young people.  This grant is offered to organizations that provide programs which promote participation and activity.  This is a Federal level grant.

Granting Organization

BMO Employee Charitable Foundation

Focus Areas

Healthy Children and Youth

Physical Activity

Grant Description

This grant addresses the health risks associated with physical inactivity and obesity among children and youth, including those that are physically or mentally challenged, or financially disadvantaged.

Specifics and Requirements

Organizations must be registered with CRA, or recognized as a qualified donor. Programs offered must involve children between the ages of 3 and 18 in sports and activites with with a focus on physical participation. Organizations must promote the participation of diverse groups and individuals. Their programs must extend access to those who otherwise might be excluded for financial reasons, or physical/other disabilities. The organization must be able to demonstrate a significant, sustainable result with a moderate amount of funding, as well as offer a willingness to recognize the support of BMO Employee Charitable Foundation. 

Funding

Funding amounts are not specified.

Deadline

Check online for deadline information.

More Information

For more information, please visit http://www.bmoemployeecharitablefoundation.ca/kids-motion.html

Sport Commission In the Community




On March 2nd and 3rd the Niagara Sport Commission hosted a Fundamental Movement Skills Workshop at Eastdale Secondary in Welland. The workshop helped to certify 10 high school students as community coaches. The NSC would like to thank the Coach's Association of Ontario for helping to arrange this workshop. The students are a part of an NSC Community Engagement Project tying physical activity and leadership to the development of a healthy Niagara.




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