Membership Grant Request Form

Previously known as the Growing Leaders Fund (GLF)

The Membership Grant is a financial assistance fund to assist with Youth Scouting America registration. This fund can cover up to $45 of the yearly national registration fee. The Membership Grant cannot cover unit fees/dues, a Scout life subscription, uniform purchases, or event registration fees. The annual registration cost of a youth member is $135. If there are any concerns or questions please leave them in the comment section at the end of the form. 

Please note that funds are limited and are not guaranteed. After the request is submitted, the submitter will be contacted by phone in the next week to let go over the amount awarded and to collect or schedule collection of any remaining fee.  Any remaining fee can be paid by card over the phone, or by card, check, or cash at the Council Office.  If you have any questions please reach out to PHC@scouting.org or call (253) 682-2217. 

Units and individuals requesting the Membership Grant are encouraged to participate in the annual council popcorn sale, which in part helps fund this assistance and provides families with the opportunity to fundraise for their Scout. If your unit does not sell popcorn you can reach out to Tracy Kapelski at Tracy.Kapelski@scouting.org to get set up to participate! Learn Click Here to Learn About the Popcorn Sale

*For New Scouts* If you are registering for a youth that has not been in the program before, please attach a completed Youth Application. Click Here for fillable Scouting America Youth application and please attach it to your request.