All Kids Need to Play!
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Get support to enjoy
​​Santa Cruz County Parks programming in 2025!

Apply Below

Apps open Feb 21-MaR 21 2025

Frequently ASked Questions

Q - How long are the applications open?
A -  One month: February 21 - March 21 2025 for 2025 programming
Q - How much does the Access Grant cover? Is it a set amount? 
A - Awards cover full tuition for a catalog program, including Learn to Swim or Pool Guards sessions. The average amount is $200
Q - How long do I have to use the award?
A - Until the end of 2025
​Q - Who is eligible?  
A - Eligibility is first come, first serve and based on household income. If you are already eligible for Housing Authority services, MediCal, CalFresh, WIC, have Disabilities, are a Veteran, or otherwise are living at 138% of Federal Poverty Level, you are eligible first come, first serve until funds are gone.
Q - If I received a grant last year, may I apply again?
A - Yes
Q - May I apply for more than 1 member of my household? 
A - Yes. If your household is financially eligible, you may receive 1 grant each for your children, spouse, and self.
​Q - How many grants do you make?
A - We award first come, first serve until our budget is gone. In 2024, we granted to 104 eligible families (with 140 youth)!
Q - What kinds of programs are available?
A - Programs in the County Parks Catalog (Summer/Fall Catalog Coming Soon - Check sccp-ws25.flipmymag.com/ for an idea of scope), including Learn to Swim, Pool Guards, Sports Camps, Day Camps 

In 2025, our access grants and equity programs were made possible with support and/or collaboration by: 
SC County Parks Department, Joshua Tyler, First Five of Santa Cruz County, Housing Authority of Santa Cruz County, and many Individual Donors like you!
Thank You