Ottawa. City Operations

Subsidy available to City of Ottawa residents wishing to participate in programs or activities offered by the Recreation, Cultural and Facility Services Department (RCFS)

• Evidence of being in receipt of Ontario Works


• Evidence of being in receipt of a Child Care Subsidy


• Evidence of being in receipt of Essential Health and Social Supports


• Evidence of being in receipt of Ontario Disability Support Pension (ODSP)


• Evidence of being in receipt of Assistance for Children with Severe Disabilities (ACSD/MCSS)


• Evidence of being in receipt of a Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS)


• Means test using the Low Income Cut-Off


• T451E Notice of Assessment or,


• Child Tax Benefit Form


• Special circumstances may also be considered (details to be provided in the application form)


• Residents of all ages are eligible


• Residents are encouraged to apply as early as possible before the program registration period


• Each qualifying individual, or member of a family, is eligible for an annual amount of fee support ($185 per person)


• Applicants are encouraged to pay a minimum of 25 per cent of the program cost


• A parent or guardian can transfer all, or a portion of their Ottawa Hand in Hand fee support entitlement to a child or children in their household