Follow these steps to apply for the Recreation Financial Assistance Program (RFAP).
- Confirm eligibility
Review the Qualifying for Financial Assistance Program Information Handout (PDF) to ensure you meet the requirements. Please note that this program is only available to West Vancouver residents.
- Create an account
If you do not already have a recreation account, create one at activewestvanrec. You can do this online or with assistance from staff at the West Vancouver Community Centre.
- Complete the application form
Fill out and sign the Recreation Financial Assistance Program (RFAP) Application Form. Unsigned or undated applications cannot be processed.
- Gather supporting documents
Collect the documents listed in the Qualifying for Financial Assistance Program Information Handout, including your most recent tax information. If you received EI benefits, please include copies of those documents as well.
- Submit your application package
Place your signed application form and copies of supporting documents in a sealed envelope addressed to: Recreation Financial Assistance Program.
- Print your name, phone number, and email on both the outside of the envelope and inside the package.
- Indicate whether you would like your documents returned, as you will be responsible for retrieving them once the review process is complete.
- Drop off your envelope at the West Vancouver Community Centre front desk.
- Register for an RFAP interview
When you drop off your application package, staff will register you for an RFAP interview. Please note:
- Registration is not available online.
- No specific date or time is assigned at this stage; the registration confirms only that your signed application and documents have been received.
Additional Information
The review of your application and supporting documents may take two to six weeks, depending on the number of applications received. All documents are stored securely. Once your materials have been reviewed, Access Services will contact you via phone or email. If anything is missing, you may be asked to provide additional documentation.
Your application will be assessed, and you will be contacted by phone or email with the results.
When you receive the results, please confirm with Access Services if you would like your supporting documents returned, as you are responsible for retrieving them. Any documents not collected within six weeks after your interview will be securely shredded.
If you only have electronic versions of your supporting documents, please drop off your completed and signed application with a note inside the envelope stating that you have electronic documents only. The front desk will register your drop-off, and Access Services will contact you with instructions for securely uploading your files. Please do not email supporting documents.
