Gift of Play - Recreation Scholarships

• 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. Assistance in filling out an application is available at the 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 19 to 49 years, 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.

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

• Awarded scholarship funds will be added to each qualifying indvidual's City of Renton Recreation account.

• Awarded funds are not required to be used all at once or on just one program. Funds may 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 recreation@rentonwa.gov