Zach Gordon Youth Scholarship Program Grant

The Zach Gordon Youth Scholarship Program provides financial assistance of up to $300 per child per fiscal year to help youth participate in activities they might otherwise miss. In response to COVID-19, the program has expanded to cover essential supplies for engaging in healthy activities. Applications must be submitted during the designated registration period, and the scholarship must be used within 90 days to avoid returning funds to the general scholarship fund.

Note: If for any reason your child does not use the scholarship for the requested activity, please notify Parks & Recreation as soon as possible. If the scholarship has not been used within 90 days, the scholarship amount will be returned to the general scholarship fund. You may reapply for another scholarship.
The Youth Scholarship program is designed to provide financial assistance (maximum $300 per child, per fiscal year) to youth who may not otherwise be able to participate in youth activities.
Covid Hardship: Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, we have broadened the scope of what the scholarship funds will pay for. In addition to activity scholarships, if your child is in need of supplies (such as outdoor wear, clothing, technology, etc.) to engage in healthy activities this summer, please attach a brief explanation.
Registration: Completing a scholarship form DOES NOT register a child for the program. Please complete the registration form separately and send to the agency. Parks & Recreation will not accept or forward on any outside agency’s registration forms. If awarded a scholarship, Parks & Recreation will notify the agency.
Funding
The number of people in the household and the yearly household income will determine the level of scholarships.

Eligibility

All forms must be turned into Parks & Recreation during the registration period of the program or activity. Forms turned in after the program is over, or more than 1 week prior to registration, will not be processed and will be returned. Youth, up to 18 years of age and/or through high school.The maximum funding level per child is $300 per fiscal year (July 1-June 30) for summer camp activities and $100 for organized sports activities (i.e.: team registration fees).