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OPPORTUNITY GRANTS

MORE OPPORTUNITIES FOR MORE KIDS.

Sometimes the only thing standing between a kid and an opportunity is the cost.


The Derek Dowson Foundation is building an Opportunity Grant fund to help Great Falls kids access sports, activities, classes, camps and other experiences that help them participate, learn and grow.


Our goal is simple: when a sports registration fee, equipment, class materials or another cost is creating a real barrier, we want to help make saying “yes” possible.

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OUR VISION

WHAT OPPORTUNITY GRANTS HELP WITH

  • Sports and activity fees

  • Equipment & gear

  • School activities & materials fees

  • Other opportunities that help kids participate, learn and grow

WHO WE SERVE

Opportunity Grants are being designed for young people in the Great Falls area when cost is creating a meaningful barrier to participation.
 

We want the process to be simple, welcoming and based on need without creating unnecessary red tape for kids or the people supporting them.

HOW IT WORKS

SUBMIT A SHORT APPLICATION

Tell us about the child and the opportunity.

REVIEW

We review requests as quickly as possible.

DECISION

You'll hear from us within 5 business days in most cases.

DIRECT PAYMENT

We pay the organization or vendor directly.

DEREK DOWSON FOUNDATION

Youth Opportunity Grant Application

CHILD'S INFORMATION

RESPONSIBLE ADULT'S INFORMATION

REQUEST DETAILS

Would this child be able to participate without assistance?
Yes
Maybe, but it would create financial hardship
Probably Not
No
How did you hear about this grant?

QUESTIONS?

Contact us here or reach out to us at derekdowsonfoundation@gmail.com

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