The Greater Grand Island Community Foundation is proud to offer scholarships for youth activities. The Grand Island Youth Activity Fund was established to provide scholarships that enable youth in the Grand Island area, regardless of financial resources, to participate in Grand Island activities and programs year-round. Scholarships will be provided that enable youth, regardless of financial resources, to participate in activities or programs outside of school-sponsored clubs.

Activity scholarships are opened year round.

ELIGIBILITY:

• Youth kindergarten through 12th grade
• Youth participation fees for activities or programs such as art, dance, recreation, athletics, etc. (Exclusions: school-sponsored clubs, travel expenses, camps, memberships, equipment and season passes)
• Youth who demonstrate financial need (a copy the Free or Reduced Lunch form, the GIPS educational benefits eligibility letter, OR a reference from a social worker is required)
• Youth enrolled in a structured Grand Island community activity or program as approved by the Grand Island Community Foundation board
• One scholarship (maximum of $100) per youth, per year

Requirements:

• Request for assistance must be submitted on the approved form
• Attach a copy of the completed registration form for the activity or program
• Attach a copy of the Free or Reduced Lunch form, the GIPS educational benefits eligibility letter, OR a reference from a social worker
• Applications are due at least 4 weeks prior to the deadline for financial assistance when possible. The Grand Island Community Foundation will make every effort to process requests within 14 days.

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