We are committed to ensuring all girls have the opportunity to participate in Girl Scouts. In order to remove financial barriers that may interfere, we offer limited funds to help members who would be unable to join in Girl Scout activities without financial support from the council.
Financial assistance is not a primary source of funding for members or troops. Troops are encouraged to facilitate girl-led financial planning for their activities. Financial assistance funds are supported by the Family Partnership, Fall Product and the Girl Scout Cookie Program.
This covers one year of membership (October 1-September 30) and is available for girls and adults to join as members of Girl Scouts. To request financial assistance for membership registration click "Get Started" below and select financial assistance on the payment page.
You will be notified by email that your request is approved. Financial assistance for Annual Membership Registration is available year-round.
This covers the cost of items a girl needs to participate. Specifically, a girl uniform: sash/tunic, troop numerals, council ID, American flag patch; and one girl program level book. You will receive an email when the request has been approved.
Assistance is available to help girls pay troop dues. A maximum of $25 per girl per year is available. Troop dues are issued directly to the troop leader, usually within 2-3 weeks after application.
This application covers First Aid/CPR/AED, Outdoor Training and L.E.A.P. and is accepted year-round. Assistance is issued as a credit/refund in the program registration site
This application covers the adult version of the Program Level Books (Journeys) and is accepted year-round. Assistance is issued as a book available for pick up at our shops.
Financial Assistance and Travel Scholarships are available for both
Council-Sponsored trips and GSUSA Destinations.
The amount of assistance varies for Destinations. Maximum assistance for council-sponsored trips is $500.00.
You must register for a trip prior to applying for financial assistance. Applications are available after Jan. 1 annually.
Assistance to help cover troop field trips and/or program event fees.
Applications are accepted year round as funding is available.
One camp session fee per summer per person, either day camp or resident camp. Girls must be registered for camp before applying for financial assistance.
Applications are accepted annually February 1 to end of July 31 for up to 30% ($400 maximum) of one camp session per girl per summer.
Deadlines subject to change. Contact us with any questions at customercare@girlscoutsgcnwi.org or by calling our Financial Assistance Hotline at 1-855-ILOVEGS (456-8347) x. 6720.
