Financial Assistance
Metro West Force believes that all children should have the opportunity to participate in sport. If your child is interested in joining the league and you are in need of financial assistance, please check into the following great resources.
Grindstone Award 2026/2027
The Grindstone Award Foundation helps remove financial barriers for girls to play hockey through registration and/or equipment grants. The Grindstone Award Foundation is committed to helping girls across Canada play the game they love and to ultimately grow the female game. Application Deadline August 31, 2026
Grindstone Award Foundation - Apply Here
Kid Sport Halifax Regional Municipality
KidSport provides grants to kids from families facing financial barriers so they can play a season of sport KidSport Halifax Regional Municipality provides grants of up to $500 per eligible kid/per year (January 1st - December 31st) for kids who live within the Halifax Regional Municipality.
https://kidsportcanada.ca/nova-scotia/halifax-regional-municipality/
The Force Fund (not open yet for the 2026/2027 season)
Metro West Force (MWF) Female Hockey Association is committed to enabling all girls to have access to the game of hockey. The MWF Force Fund, created for players by players, helps remove barriers by providing grants to registered MWF players who require financial assistance. Applications due annually by October 1.
Force Fund 2025/2026 Application
Canadian Tire Jump Start Canada Assistance Fund
Sometimes, families need financial assistance to get their kids into a sport or physical activity. Jump Start is committed to helping all families access a range of activities.
https://jumpstart.canadiantire.ca/pages/individual-child-grants
Hockey Canada Assist Fund (not open yet for the 2026/2027 season)
The Hockey Canada Foundation Assist Fund will provide up to $500 per player in registration fee subsidies to approved applicants who are registered with a Hockey Canada-sanctioned association. For the 2025-26 season, the Assist Fund commits to providing $1 million/2,000 assists to kids across Canada to help them access hockey.
https://assistfund.hockeycanadafoundation.ca/en/page/apply.html