YMCA of Greater Cleveland Scholarship Program Grant

YMCA of Greater Cleveland Scholarship Program Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: YMCA of Greater Cleveland
Last Updated: September 26, 2025

Summary

The YMCA of Greater Cleveland Scholarship Program offers financial assistance through a sliding fee scale, ensuring access to YMCA services for families, adults, and seniors regardless of their financial situation. Scholarships are awarded based on demonstrated need and available resources, funded by grants and member donations. Each year, over 4,000 individuals benefit from this program, which supports those facing financial hardships, including unemployment, divorce, and medical bills, while providing the same membership benefits to all.

Overview

YMCA Scholarship Program The YMCA scholarship program is a sliding fee scale that is designed to provide services for any family, adult or senior who desires to participate and understands the benefits of the YMCA, regardless of their ability to pay the prescribed fee. Those not able to pay the full fee may be awarded a scholarship based on their demonstrated ability to pay and the YMCA’s ability to fund the subsidy. Funding for YMCA financial assistance and scholarships comes from grant sources and from fellow members who donate to the YMCA's Annual Campaign. Each year the campaign provides membership and program scholarships for more than 4,000 adults and children. All YMCA members receive the same membership benefits, regardless of whether they are receiving assistance. Over the years, the YMCA Scholarship Program has helped: Adults temporarily out of work Those who are divorced and experiencing financial hardships Youth referred by schools, churches, and other organizations People on fixed incomes People overwhelmed by medical bills Those experiencing other financial hardships

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Am I eligible? Applicants must work or reside in the service area of the YMCA to which they apply. Assistance is granted based on financial need within the available resources of the branch.The YMCA believes a sense of ownership and pride is developed if the financial assistance recipient has contributed to the cost of YMCA involvement. Therefore, applicants may be asked to pay a portion of the fees. The YMCA grants financial aid to the extent that funds are available. The YMCA reserves the right to refuse assistance to any applicant.Financial assistance can be granted for one session of a program such as swim lessons, or for up to six month's membership with optional renewals.