Empowerment Through Play Fund

At Kyle Strong, we believe that every child deserves the chance to engage in activities that enhance their social skills, emotional regulation, and overall well-being. Our Empowerment Through Play Fund is dedicated to ensuring that all children have access to a variety of enriching activities—whether it’s sports, arts, music, or other extracurricular programs—that promote a sense of belonging, encourage positive peer interactions, and support mental health.

Why Engagement Matters

Participating in diverse activities not only fosters physical fitness but also develops critical social skills and emotional awareness. Through collaboration and teamwork, children learn how to communicate effectively, resolve conflicts, and build meaningful friendships. Engaging in activities allows them to explore and regulate their emotions in a supportive environment, reducing feelings of anxiety and isolation.

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Empowerment Through Play Fund – Application

The Empowerment Through Play Fund is designed to assist children with financial needs who want to participate in activities that promote social skills development, emotional regulation, and overall mental well-being. Each applicant may receive up to $150 to contribute toward the cost of their chosen program or activity. Applications are accepted year-round.

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Empowerment Through Play Fund

Eligibility and Application Overview

Applications Accepted Year-Round :

Funding Amount: Up to $150 per applicant (Requests for supplemental funding may be considered)

Evaluation Criteria:

Applications will be scored on the following criteria, with each application receiving a maximum total score of 20 points. Higher scores will be prioritized for funding decisions:

Financial Need: Assessing the applicant's need for financial support.

Impact Potential: Evaluating the expected benefits of participation on the child's social skills and emotional health.

Engagement Commitment: Measuring the applicant's willingness to actively participate and provide feedback.

Age Appropriateness: Ensuring the suitability of the activity for the child's age group.

Eligibility Rules:

To be eligible for funding from the Empowerment Through Play Fund, applicants must meet the following criteria:

1. Financial Need: Applicants must demonstrate financial need to support their participation in eligible activities.

2. Age Requirement: Applicants must be in K-12th grade to qualify for funding.

3. Type of Activities: Funding is available for activities that promote social skills development, emotional regulation, and overall mental well-being. Eligible activities include, but are not limited to:

Local sports programs

School field trips

Music programs

Art classes

Dance classes

After-school enrichment programs

Community camps

4. Participation Commitment: Applicants must commit to participating fully in the chosen activity and may be asked to provide feedback on their experience.

5. Supplemental Funding: Requests for additional funding may be considered based on specific needs or circumstances

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