YOUTH ACTIVITY GRANTS

Every Kid Deserves a Chance to Play

Registration fees. Equipment costs. Camp tuition. Instrument rentals. Travel expenses.

These shouldn't be the reasons a child sits on the sidelines.

The Derek Dowson Legacy Foundation provides year-round financial support to help young people in Great Falls and surrounding areas participate in the activities they love—or discover new ones.

WHAT WE COVER

WE WANT TO HELP

Sports registration fees and league costs

Equipment and gear (cleats, gloves, pads, uniforms)

Summer camps and clinics

Music lessons and instrument rentals

Dance, theater, and arts program fees

Travel costs for teams and competitions

Anything else that helps a young person participate and grow

WHO CAN APPLY

Open to any family in need

Any family in the Great Falls area with a child — kindergarten through high school — who needs financial assistance to participate in an activity.

Timeline

APPLICATION TIMELINE

FILL OUT OUR SIMPLE APPLICATION FORM

Tell us about your child and what they need. It takes just a few minutes.

WE REVIEW APPLICATIONS QUICKLY

We process requests within 5 business days so your child doesn't miss registration deadlines.

WE SEND THE CHECK DIRECTLY

We pay the organization, purchase the equipment, or reimburse the cost—whatever works best for your family.

YOUR CHILD GETS TO PARTICIPATE

That's what matters. That's Derek's legacy in action.