Grant funding is offered to encourage volunteer community groups, organizations and individuals to further improve or develop recreation opportunities for Clare residents.

Leadership Training Grant Program
(Formerly known as the Francophone Coaching & Officiating Development Program)

This funding program's objective is to increase the opportunity to support coaches, officials, community sport groups and individual leaders in their pursuit in NCCP and non NCCP training and professional development. 

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Community Recreation Assistance Program

The "Community Recreation Assistance Program" is primarily designed to provide financial assistance to help offset the cost related to participating in recreation programs for the benefit of residents of the Municipality of Clare.

pdfClick here for more information regarding the program objectives, criteria, eligibility and application procedures, and to downlaod the application form.


Canadian Tire JumpStart Program

Canadian Tire believes all kids should have the chance to run, skate, play and grow. That's why they have created Canadian Tire JumpStart, a community based charitable program from the Canadian Tire Foundation for families that help kids in need participate in organized sport and recreational activities.

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Grants to Organizations

Deadline for receipt of request is Friday, March 24, 2023. Organizations that wish to apply for funding after the deadline are asked to contact Ashley Hanks, Executive Assistant. Download the Application Form The following represents the Grants to Organizations as provided for in the 2023-2024 budget of the Municipality of the District of Clare and approved at the Council meeting on April 26, 2023. ORGANIZATION AMOUNT La Guilde acadienne de Clare  $ 1,950.00 La commission de développement du moulin-musée de Bangor  $ 10,000.00 Société acadienne de Clare  $ 2,500.00 La Fanfare Régionale de Clare  $ 1,500.00 Weymouth Waterfront Development Committee (WWDC)  $ 1,500.00 Meteghan Lions Club  $ 2,400.00 Clare Golf and Counrty Club  $ 5,000.00 Jeux Senior de Clare Association  $ 3,790.00 Les Ukeladies de Clare  $ 1,780.00 Far Out Festival  $ 620.00 Inclusion Clare  $ 885.00 Clare Curling Association  $ 1,500.00 Rooted in Clare Garden Club  $ 954.00 ESDC  $ 2,000.00 J&M Foster for Cats Society  $ 846.00 Starlight Development Society  $ 2,000.00 Club de Volleyball de Clare  $ 2,866.00 Total $ 42,591.00

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