The City of Port Coquitlam’s Financial Assistance program supports active lifestyles and healthy communities by offering inclusive recreation programs and services at a reduced cost for individuals. If your financial circumstances make it difficult for you to pay the full fee for programs, you might qualify for financial assistance.
Recipients will receive:
- A One City Pass valid for the approved calendar year for each eligible applicant.
- An optional scholarship of $200 for each approved adult and $500 for each approved child/youth (0-18 years). When using the scholarship money, a 75% discount is applied to the registered program fee. The approved applicant pays the remaining 25%.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) [PDF/428KB]
Applying for Financial Assistance
Eligibility
To qualify you must be a Port Coquitlam resident and:
- meet the income criteria based on LICO (low income cut-off) or
- have a referral from a Community Partner/Adjudicator
If you would like to speak with someone about your eligibility, please email [email protected].
How To Apply
1: Complete the Financial Assistance for Recreation Application Form [PDF/302KB].
Download Financial Assistance for Recreation Application Form [PDF/302KB]
2: Provide proof of Port Coquitlam residency
- We require a bill within the past 90 days that shows your name and Port Coquitlam address to verify your proof of residency. Examples include: Home utility bill, such as cable, gas, hydro, internet. We may request additional supporting documentation of residency.
3: Provide verification of financial circumstances through either:
- ‘Proof of Income Statement’ from Canada Revenue Agency, that demonstrates the family income falls within qualifying income levels determined by the Government of Canada’s Low-Income Cut-Off Scale OR
- The Community Partner Reference Form [PDF/334KB] completed by a Community Organization or adjudicator that verifies the applicant’s low-income financial circumstances.
Download Proof of Income Statement
Download Community Partner Reference Form [PDF/334KB]
Submit all three documents via:
- Email: [email protected] OR
- Mail/Drop off:
- Port Coquitlam Community Centre
Attention: Recreation Administration
2150 Wilson Avenue
Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 6J5 - Hyde Creek Recreation Centre
Attention: Recreation Administration
1379 Laurier Avenue
Port Coquitlam, BC V3B 2B9
- Port Coquitlam Community Centre