In order to apply for a grant, we will need a completed online application form located below.
FOR YOUR PROTECTION – Before submitting any financial documents electronically for review, we recommend that you black-out private information such as social security numbers, bank account numbers, drivers license numbers etc. These information not required for review!
We respect your privacy and assure you that all of the information you provide will be held confidentially. With this in mind, we request your complete honesty and candor in your responses.
We have done our best to keep the application short and simple. In order for us to consider your application, all information requested must be submitted completely, this includes all of the supporting financial records.
We review all requests on a rolling basis and will do our best to respond promptly. Should you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us directly at grants@stlfgives.org or 408-618-8093.
Sky’s the Limit Fund provides partial grants. The average grant awarded is around $3,000-$5,000 and can be more or less depending on financial necessity.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Income should not exceed $85,000 per year.
- Applicant must already be accepted into a wilderness therapy program that Sky’s the Limit Fund is partnered with. You can find a list of our wilderness therapy partners here: https://www.skysthelimitfund.org/partner-programs/
- Applicant must not already be enrolled in the wilderness therapy program.
- Grant funds are available for youth and young adults ages 10-25.
- Grant application must be complete and with all required documentation.
- Applicant’s primary address must be in the U.S.
Selection Process:
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- Once a completed application is submitted, a Sky’s the Limit Fund (STLF) Program Coordinator will assess eligibility. Requests are reviewed on a rolling basis. Please note that STLF provides partial grants only and does not provide full scholarships.
- STLF will contact applicant to set up an interview date and time.
- STLF will conduct a telephone interview with both the parent(s) and/or student.
- Once the above items have been completed, STLF will review gathered information. The review process can take up to 3-6 business days.
- Amount of award and number of grants awarded varies based on available funds.
- There is no fee to apply or re-apply.
- Grant funds expire after 15 days. If you are unable to admit your child into the program in that time, you must reapply.
- BEFORE you begin the application, please have the following financial documents ready to upload at the very end of the application:
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- Last two years of Tax Returns
- Two recent Pay Stubs
- Most recent W2
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Click Here to Begin an Online Grant Application Form
NOTE: STLF is using a new online application. If you started an application prior to June 25 2018, you will need to create a new one. Email grants@stlfgives.org with any questions.
