Financial Assistance Program

Family Leisure Assistance Trust (FLAT) Fund Scholarship Program

• What is the FLAT Fund?
• What are the donations used for?
• How can I donate?
• Who is eligible to apply for assistance?
• Need a scholarship? How to apply

What is the FLAT Fund?

The Family Leisure Assistance Trust Fund was established in 1981 through donations to allow youth only to participate in leisure activities including sports camps, nature and recreation programs, who are financially unable to do so otherwise.

A growing number of children are from families whose budgets are stretched so thin that there just isn't enough room for the rising cost of camp and leisure activities. 

We pride ourselves on keeping our costs minimal, however, there are still families who simply cannot afford it.  We rely on the generous hearts of the public and business communities in Greene County to help support the FLAT Fund.

We are in constant need of donations to build up the fund so we can continue to provide this service to children throughout Greene County who would not be able to afford our programs otherwise.

What are the donations used for?

Monies donated to the FLAT Fund are used to enroll youth, who would not be able to afford it otherwise, in our many recreational and educational camps, lessons, activities and programs. 

These activities are the ideal opportunity to encourage the growth of self-esteem, interpersonal skills, confidence and teamwork, as well as good physical health and coordination.

How can I donate?

Donations of all levels are greatly appreciated and are tax deductible.  For example, a donation of $80.00 would enable a child to participate in our Watercraft Education Camp for a week.

All checks should be made payable to:

• Greene County Parks FLAT Fund 

Checks or money orders can be sent to:

• Greene County Parks FLAT Fund
  575 Ledbetter Road
  Xenia, OH  45385 

Who Is Eligible to Apply for Assistance

• Financial assistance through the FLAT Fund is only available to Greene County residents. 
• One child per family is eligible for 1 scholarship annually, which covers the cost of one activity, camp or program of your choice. 
• You must fill out an application and provide total annual income verification. 

For self-supporting programs, the program must meet its minimum registration levels, which are defined internally for every program, before scholarship availability is an option. 

Financial assistance is not available for all programs; please contact the office for availability. 

Need Financial Assistance?  How to Apply

Three ways to apply!

Call 937-562-6440 to request an application via mail or stop by our office.  Then:

1. Fax to Greene County Parks at: 937-562-6445.
2. Mail to: Greene County Parks, 575 Ledbetter Road, Xenia, OH  45385
3. Drop it off in person!  Your application may be submitted in person to our main office.  Office hours are 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday – Friday.

Deadlines

• Applications must be submitted at least 10 business days prior to the start of your chosen activity/program.
  
  Activity guides (3 per year) are released one full month prior to the start of that season's programs, ie. Winter/Spring releases in early December; Summer releases in early April; Fall releases in late July/early August. 
• Applications received after the deadline may not be considered.  You will be notified by a call from our office of your scholarship award.

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