CITY OF RENTON WASHINGTON

• Applications are valid for the calendar year and are accepted on an ongoing basis.

• If Gift of Play funds are available, scholarships will be awarded on a first come, first served basis if eligible

• Only one (1) application is required per family for the calendar year

• Applications are available online and at any of these locations; Renton Community Center, Senior Activity Center, and Highlands Neighborhood Center.

• Qualifying incomes follow the USDA Child Nutrition Program Income Guidelines, which are the same as the Renton School District Free and Reduced Meal eligibility guidelines

• Youth up to age 18 years old, adults 50 & older and individuals who participate in adaptive recreation programs

• Qualifying incomes follow the USDA Child Nutrition Program (Renton School District's free and reduced lunch program criteria)

• City of Renton residents that reside within the Renton School District boundary or attend a Renton School

• Adults between 19 to 49 years old do not qualify for this program, unless enrolled in adaptive recreation programs

• Approved applications will be awarded an annual scholarship amount of $100 for each qualifying individual

• The awarded scholarship funds will be added to each qualifying individual's City of Renton Recreation  account

• The awarded scholarship is not required to be used all at once or on just one program. Funds can be spread out between multiple programs throughout the calendar year if desired

• Unspent scholarship funds do not roll over to the next calendar year

There are several ways to donate to the scholarship program:

• Online donations

• In person at Renton Community Center, Senior Activity Center, and Highlands Neighborhood Center

• By phone 425-430-6700 or email [email protected]