Children between the ages of 5 and 16 from Canadian low-income households are eligible to receive a cycling package (bicycle, helmet, lock, bell, and tools) donated by the My First Bicycle Foundation.

The parents or legal guardians of the child must meet the low-income cut-offs to qualify for donations. Please click here to verify if your household income falls under these guidelines.

Each qualifying child that has been approved will receive a bicycle, helmet, bike lock, bell, and tools to assemble the bicycle.

Yes, to apply for a bicycle from My First Bicycle, you need to be a parent or legal guardian of the child who will be using the bicycle. Our program is designed to provide bicycles specifically to children and to ensure their safety and well-being. Therefore, we require that applications are submitted by parents or guardians who can make responsible decisions on behalf of their children.

Applications open in January 2023. When they open you can press the “Application” button at the top of the page and you will be taken to a page where you can fill out your information. You will need to complete every section. Once you have provided all necessary details and submitted your application it will be sent to us for review.

You can apply starting in January 2023 and applications will close depending on the number of available bicycles. 

You will receive an email indicating the status of your application approximately 2 weeks after you submit your application. Learn more about how our program works.

Low Income Cut-Off (LICO) is an income threshold, established by the Canadian Federal Government, and used by charities to qualify families for receiving charitable services and donations.

Yes, My First Bicycle is a Canadian charity authorized by the Canada Revenue Agency ("CRA"). You can check on the status by visiting CRA's website.

To complete your application for a bicycle from My First Bicycle, you will need the following required documents:

1. Government-issued identification (ID) for the guardian(s) and the child(ren) applying. This can include a valid driver's license, passport, or any other official ID that verifies your identity.

2. Notice of Assessment for both guardians (if applicable) for the last 2 years. The Notice of Assessment is a document issued by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) after processing your tax return. It verifies your income and tax information. You can obtain your Notice of Assessment by contacting the CRA or accessing your CRA online account.

3. Current Canada Child Benefit (CCB) Notice. The CCB is a tax-free monthly payment provided to eligible families to assist with the cost of raising children. The CCB Notice confirms your eligibility for this benefit. You can obtain your CCB Notice by contacting the CRA or accessing your CRA online account.

Please note that additional documents may be requested to further validate your eligibility. These may include proof of income, or any other relevant documentation that helps us ensure that the bicycles are provided to deserving families.

No, unfortunately, we require the Notice of Assessment and Canada Child Benefit Notice as proof of your financial situation. These documents help us assess eligibility and ensure that the bicycles are provided to families who genuinely need them.

To obtain a copy of your Notice of Assessment or Canada Child Benefit Notice, you can log in to your online Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) account or call 1-800-959-8281, and a copy will be mailed to you.

Applications are only allowed for a maximum of 2 children per family. This policy is in place to ensure fairness and provide bicycles to as many families as possible.

Selling the bicycle after being given the bicycle undermines the charity and wastes valuable money and time in getting the bikes and related equipment to financially disadvantaged children. If you no longer wish to use the bicycles, we suggest recipients give them away or donate to another person in need. If recipients resell the bicycles at any time, they are responsible to reimburse the My First Bicycle Foundation for the full cost of the bicycle(s).

The bicycles donated by The My First Bicycle Foundation costs include bicycle, helmet lock, bell, shipping, handling and storage, labour, assembly and delivery.

The estimated cost of each bike is as follows:

Size 20": $200.00

Size 24": $210.00

Size 27.5": $220.00

An applicant who has already received a bicycle(s) for their child(ren) can apply again after 5 years have passed, as long as the new application is for a different bicycle size than received previously.