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Deadline

May 1, 2026

23 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Emma's Fund - Aftercare & Summer Camp Scholarships

Geographic Scope: City Schools of Decatur (GA)

Honoree: Emma Soorikian, Decatur native known for her courage, creativity, and compassion in work with children, early childhood education, and Camp Scene (now Outdoors More)

Program Description: Honors Emma's legacy by removing financial barriers and expanding access to environmental education, arts-based programs, and nature exploration opportunities. Scholarships and grants are awarded to help Decatur children participate in after-school and summer programs.

Focus Areas:

  • Environmental education

  • Arts-based programs

  • Nature exploration opportunities

  • After-school programs

  • Summer programs
  • Priority: Camp Scene (now called Outdoors More) and other environmental education experiences

    Eligibility:

  • Current City Schools of Decatur students

  • Must demonstrate financial need

  • Must have transportation to their program

  • Must show interest in creativity, the arts, or nature-based learning
  • Application Timeline:

  • Opens: January

  • Closes: Early May
  • How to Apply

    Application Process

    1. Submit application during open period (January through early May)
    2. Demonstrate financial need
    3. Confirm access to transportation
    4. Show interest in creativity, arts, or nature-based learning

    Timeline:

  • Applications open: January (annually)

  • Applications close: Early May (annually)
  • For detailed application instructions, contact DEF or visit the foundation website.

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    after-schoolyouth-programsenvironmental-educationartsk-12-schools

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