The purpose of financial assistance is to make Scouting opportunities available to those who could not otherwise afford the attendance fees. Paying a Scout’s own way is a key element of the Scouting program, and providing the funds for the Scout’s attendance of an activity should be a joint effort of the unit, the unit’s chartering organization, the participant's family, and the financial assistance program. Financial assistance will fund up to 50% of the early bird base fee.

Financial assistance is available to any Scouter attending Wood Badge. You must fill out an application for each Scouter that is attending the event and would like financial assistance

Details of the financial assitance application are confidential and only shared with the financial assistance committee. Please fill out the application completely. Incomplete applications will result in delays or denial of the application. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE BEFORE THE REGULAR DEADLINE OF THE EVENT.