Brighter Futures Extracurricular Fund

This fund is only available to youth currently receiving services from YSB.

Examples of eligible requests include:

• Sports teams or leagues
• Music, art, dance, or theater classes
• Summer camps
• School clubs or extracurricular activities
• Educational programs or workshops
• Required equipment, uniforms, or supplies needed to participate in an approved activity
• Other activities that promote a child’s educational, social, emotional, physical, or creative development

Other Funding Sources

The Brighter Futures Fund is intended to supplement—not replace—other available resources. Before requesting assistance, families are encouraged to explore scholarships, fee waivers, school assistance, community programs, or other sources of financial support.

Applicants must include any funding they have already applied for or received when submitting a request.

Exclusions

The Brighter Futures Fund cannot provide:

• Cash payments made directly to parents or caregivers
• Gift cards or prepaid debit cards
• Reimbursement for purchases already made without prior approval
• Funding for expenses that can reasonably be covered through other available resources

When a request is approved, payments will be made directly to the organization, vendor, or service provider.

Request Review

Each request is reviewed individually based on the child’s needs, the availability of funds, and how well the request aligns with the purpose of the Brighter Futures Fund.

Applicants can generally expect a response within 5 business days of submission. You may be asked to provide more information before a decision is made.

Submission of a request does not guarantee funding.

Applications should be submitted at least two (2) weeks before registration/payment deadline.

Families are responsible for signing up for/registering approved activities.