Subsidy Opportunities 

The Town, in partnership with surrounding organizations, offers subsidy assistance to help eligible families cover the cost of our programs. Learn more about these subsidy programs and how to apply today.

 Information Icon FAIR EG - General Programs

Fair, Accessible, and Inclusive Recreation (FAIR EG) is a subsidy program created by the Town to provide an opportunity for everyone to participate in our recreation services. The discount provided is based on the number of members in a household, as well as household income on a sliding scale.

How do I apply?
This process is completely confidential, respectful, and dignified. Click below to view our application.

 FAIR EG Application  

 Information Icon FAIR EG - Older Adults

The Town of East Gwillimbury also provides this support to our Older Adult population. 

This subsidy program was designed to remove financial barriers, promote inclusiveness, and provide accessible recreational opportunities designed specifically for our older adult population.

How do I apply?
This process is completely confidential, respectful, and dignified. Click below to view our application.

FAIR EG - Older Adults Application

Information Icon FAIR EG - Aquatics 

The Town of East Gwillimbury also provides this support to our Aquatics programs 

This subsidy program was designed to remove financial barriers, promote inclusiveness, and provide accessible recreational opportunities designed specifically for our older adult population.

How do I apply?
This process is completely confidential, respectful, and dignified. Click below to view our application.

FAIR EG - Aquatics 

Information Icon Youth Support Fund (YSF)

EG established the Youth Support Fund (YSF) to provide financial assistance to youth and elite athletes. The program is fully funded through the Annual Mayor and Council Charity Golf Tournament held in September.

If you are a resident of the Town of East Gwillimbury and would like to apply for funding, please use the links below to access the application and to obtain more information including the funding criteria and process.

Youth Assistance Application - for youth under the age of 19

Elite Athletes Application - for those participating in provincial or national sporting events.

Should you have any questions related to the YSF or the application process you may contact the Executive Coordinator to Mayor and Council at 905-478-4283 ext. 1276 or email the Town.

Thank you to our sponsors and participants of the Annual Mayor and Council Charity Golf Tournament. Without their support this Fund would not be possible.

 Information Icon York Region Subsidy Programs

York Region offers assistance to low income individuals/families. Subsidies that are available include:

  • Positive Leisure Activities for Youth (PLAY)
  • Summer day camp funding
  • Youth overnight camp funding

York Region works with each municipality based on their programs/camps availability, and cannot guarantee space in these services. To speak to someone directly, contact 1-877-464-9765 ext. 72070.
To participate in this subsidy program, please follow York Region's process at link below, then follow up with our Recreation Coordinator to enroll in our programs.

Recreation Subsidies

 

Contact Us

If you have any questions or require more information on program/camp subsidy, please contact:

subsidy@eastgwillimbury.ca