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Financial Assistance Rockville Youth Recreation Fund
Documents Needed for Financial Assistance :
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Financial Assistance Rockville Youth Recreation Fund

Ages 18 and younger
A limited amount of scholarships for program fees are available for residents of the City of Rockville . The participant must pay $ 15 toward each program fee , unless otherwise specified . The fund will cover the balance of the fees , up to $ 100 maximum per person , per session ( fall , winter , spring , summer ); $ 150 maximum per youth for the camp session ; $ 1,000 maximum per family , per year as funds permit . Any remaining balance must be paid by the participant . Financial assistance must be applied for in-person at the time of registration .
In addition , qualified participants who enroll their child in a program that meets a childcare need and costs more than $ 115 per month are eligible to apply for monthly financial aid assistance of up to $ 100 per month , with an additional cap of $ 1,000 per family , per year , as funds permit . The $ 15 fee is applicable to each month . This includes , but is not limited to , preschool , after school and community center extended day programs . Summer camps are not included in this program . Applications for monthly scholarship assistance must be approved by the Superintendent of Recreation and must be applied for in-person at Rockville City Hall with the Recreation Department bookkeeper .
Limited financial assistance is available for Rockville residents , ages 19 and older , based on income . Please call 240-314-8620 for an appointment .

Documents Needed for Financial Assistance :

Participants must provide proof of Rockville residency and verification of any of the following :
• Award letter from Maryland Dept . of Human Resources / Montgomery County Dept . of Social Services verifying eligibility for Temporary Cash Assistance ( TCA ), Food Stamps ( SNAP ), Transitional Emergency Medical and Housing Assistance ( TEMHA ). The letter must indicate eligibility period and names of household members receiving benefits .
• NEW-Proof of Medical Assistance from Montgomery County Dept . of Social Services . Form to be received from county offices .
• Proof participant resides in a shelter : Letter from shelter dated within a month of application and , if applicable , listing dependents living at shelter .
• Proof of Rental Assistance – Public Housing , HUD Section 8 Housing , HOC ( MPDU not accepted for applicants purchasing a home ). This must be a current document which names the eligible tenants from the agency providing assistance .
• Supplemental Security Income – Document must be dated within one year of application .

How to

• A family account must be set up in advance to register online .
• Go to rockenroll . rockvillemd . gov and complete the online registration form to receive a family account .
• Instructions on how to retrieve your family account and personal ID number will be emailed within 1-2 business days .
• Registration can be completed via fax , mail or walk-in without a family account set up in advance .

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Rockville Youth Recreation Fund
This scholarship fund provides financial assistance to those who would not otherwise be able to participate in our programs and activities .
If you would like to contribute , you may send a check , “ add up ” on your registration form or donate online at www . rockvillemd . gov / recreation
Online Donation Course # s $ 25 - # 56997 $ 50 - # 56998 $ 75 - # 56999 $ 100 - # 57000

Online

24 hours a day / 7 days a week
Rock Enroll is our online registration for recreation programs .
• Click on Rock Enroll
• Click on “ Register for Programs ”
• Enter your desired donation course number above
Donations by check may be made out in any amount .
Mail to : Rockville Department of Recreation and Parks “ Rockville Youth Recreation Fund Donation ” 111 Maryland Ave ., Rockville , MD 20850