H.A.R.D. Scholarship Program
Funding Amount
Not stated
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
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Geography
- Hayward area residents
- Families who qualify based on financial need
Other requirements
- Youth and adults
- Scholarships can be applied to any programs listed in the current H.A.R.D.
- Recreation Guides, including:
- Summer camps
Overview
Funder: Hayward Area Recreation & Park District (H.A.R.D.) Foundation
Geographic Scope: Hayward, CA and surrounding areas (Arroyo, Castro Valley, Hayward, Mt. Eden, San Leandro, San Lorenzo, Tennyson)
Mission: The H.A.R.D. Foundation provides scholarships to residents who cannot afford full price for H.A.R.D. recreation programs, ensuring equal access to activities that promote physical fitness, mental well-being, and social interaction regardless of financial standing.
Focus Areas
- Recreation program scholarships (youth and adults)
- Summer camps with STEM emphasis
- Sports and fitness classes
- Arts and outdoor education
- Pickle ball lessons and senior programs
Eligibility
- Hayward area residents
- Families who qualify based on financial need
- Youth and adults
Program Statistics (2023)
- 264 community recipients awarded scholarships
- Total awarded: $128,402
Why Support the Program
- Recreation programs bring together diverse populations
- Foster personal growth, creativity, teamwork, and leadership skills
- Combat sedentary lifestyles and promote health
- Remove financial barriers for family participation
- Promote social integration and community cohesion
Contact Information
Email: lovs@haywardrec.org
Executive Director: Steven Love
How to Apply
How to Apply for a Scholarship
- Visit the H.A.R.D. website to access the scholarship application form
- Link: Apply For A Scholarship | Hayward Area Recreation & Park District, CA (haywardrec.org)
- Review eligible programs before applying
- Current Recreation Guides available at: haywardrec.org
- Submit application through the H.A.R.D. system
Eligible Programs
Scholarships can be applied to any programs listed in the current H.A.R.D. Recreation Guides, including:
- Summer camps
- Sports programs
- Arts classes
- Outdoor education
- Fitness classes
- Specialty programs (STEM camps, dance, gymnastics, etc.)
Application Contact
For questions about the application process, contact:
Steven Love, Executive Director
lovs@haywardrec.org
(510) 514-5722
What Hayward Area Recreation and Park District Foundation actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2024
- Grants in 2024
- 3
- Total given
- $149K
- Median grant
- $37K
- Range
- $22K–$90K
- By dollars: California 100%. Top recipient cities: Hayward, CA.
Example grants
Hayward Area Recreation and Park Di · Hayward, CA
Scholarships
$90K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Recreation
- Youth programs
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