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Opportunity Grant

Opportunity Grant

We believe every Girl Scout in Colorado should have an opportunity to participate in Girl Scouts regardless of her family’s economic situation.

Our girls and families have a strong sense of ownership and pride in our Girl Scout programs, and, therefore, we ask our families to contribute a portion of the fee/cost. Assistance provided may be 10-80 percent of the fee based upon family size and gross income, as well as the availability of funds. We use the 2013 income limits developed by the Department of Housing and Urban Renewal Income Limits System for the State of Colorado (http://www.huduser.org/portal/datasets/il/il13/index.html).The amount of Cookie Credits the girl has earned and special circumstances of the family are also taken into consideration.

Information that you submit is strictly confidential. This form should be completed by a parent or guardian. Please complete one form for each girl. Grants are not available to help with the cost of a troop or group reserving a Girl Scout property, or attending an out of state camp.

Each girl is eligible for one Opportunity Grant for overnight or day camp per year and one shop purchase. There is no limit on training, events or series. Grant awards cannot be transferred or held for a subsequent year. Assistance granted does not guarantee placement in an event, series, travel experience or camp.

Your completed request for assistance will be reviewed and we will notify you of the outcome within 5 days by email or mail, depending upon your request.

 

Opportunity Grant Form

Recipient Name
Troop #
Mailing Address
Street Address
Apt./Ste.
City
State
Postal Code
County
Parent/Guardian Name
Preferred communcation method
Email address
Home Phone
Area Code
Phone Number
Cell Phone
Area Code
Phone Number
Work Phone
Area Code
Phone Number
(include child support, Social Security, public assistance, unemployment or workers compensation)
Total family gross income per year
Total number of family members in the household
Did your Girl Scout participate in QSP/Nuts or Cookie Sale?
Amount contributed from family
Amount contributed from money earning projects
Amount contributed from Cookie Credits
Amount contributed from troop or service unit
Describe financial needs (i.e., loss of job, medical bills, death/disability)
All information is correct to the best of my knowledge. By typing my name on this form, I am entering my “electronic signature” (as defined in the Uniform Electronics Act, C.R.S. 24-713-101 ff.), and certifying that I have read, fully understand and accept all terms of this registration.
Parent/Guardian/Troop Leader's Signature
First
Last
Date
MM
DD
YYYY

Camp

If you are applying for camp, you must accept your camper’s award within seven working days after we notify you of the award. If we have not received your acceptance form for camp by then, we must release the award and space for another girl.
Camp (please specify the name and camp code)
Camp Start Date
MM
DD
YYYY
Camp Cost Per Participant
Amount Requested (Camp Portion Only)

Shop

After you receive notification of the amount you will be awarded, please bring that letter or email to the Girl Scouts of Colorado retail shop to pick up your item(s).
Uniforms
Total Shop Cost
Amount Requested (Shop Portion Only)

Adult Learning

Leaders: Please keep in mind that Adult Learning opportunities are a legitimate troop expense.
Adult Learning
Adult Learning Event Date
MM
DD
YYYY
Adult Learning Location
Total Adult Learning Participant Cost
Amount Requested (Adult Learning Only)

Council Sponsored Event/Series/Travel

Specify Name and Location of Program (Council Sponsored)
Council Program Start Date
MM
DD
YYYY
Event Cost Per Participant
Amount Requested (Council Sponsored Only)

GSUSA destinations

Specify Name and Location of Destination
Destination Start Date
MM
DD
YYYY
Destination Cost Per Participant
Amount Requested (Destinations Only)