Scholarship Programs

Cosumnes Community Service District has two scholarship opportunities for Elk Grove residents that live in 95624, 95757 or 95758 zip codes. Cosumnes Recreation Opportunity Fund and Making Waves Swim Scholarship provide increased access to recreational programs for the underserved members of our community.

RECREATION SCHOLARSHIPS

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Cosumnes Recreation Opportunity Fund

The Cosumnes Recreation Opportunity Fund grants financial assistance for Elk Grove residents to participate in recreation activities offered by the Cosumnes Community Services District, Parks and Recreation Department. 

This program gives children and adults in need lifelong learning experiences that promote healthy lifestyles. Its success depends on continuous fundraising efforts through individual donations and events.

Tax Deductible Donations

Tax deductible donations to the Cosumnes Recreation Opportunity Fund are also accepted year-round. It’s easy to contribute. Please make checks payable to the Cosumnes Legacy Foundation, "Recreation Fund." Your donation today can help a child play. For more information about the Cosumnes Recreation Opportunity Fund, please contact our offices.

Application Availability

Applications are accepted through the year until 50 families have been funded. Funds are limited to $150 per family per calendar year. Review the scholarship guidelines listed below for program qualifications and eligibility requirements prior to applying: Cosumnes Recreation Opportunity Fund Guidelines (PDF)

Applications for 2023 are OPEN 

Please apply online using the link below, or download the PDF application and submit via mail to the address listed on the form.

SWIM SCHOLARSHIPS

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Making Waves Scholarship

Cosumnes CSD is working with the City of Elk Grove and Kiwanis Club of Laguna-Elk Grove to help increase access to our aquatic facilities and swim lessons through the Making Waves Scholarship program. The program has been designed to provide access to swim lessons by providing a swim suit, goggles, a towel, and two sessions of swim lessons for the underserved children in the Elk Grove Community.

Tax Deductible Donations

Tax-deductibleIt's easy to contribute. Please make checks payable to the Cosumnes Community Services District, "making Waves Swim Scholarship." Your donation today can help a child play. Tax-deductible contributions to the Making Waves Swim Scholarship are also accepted year-round. Please contact our offices for more information about the Making Waves Swim Scholarship.

Application Availability 

Applications are accepted throughout the year until at least 30 children have been funded. Funds are limited to 1 per child per calendar year. Review the scholarship guidelines included in the application linked below:

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Making Waves - RAD Scholarship

Cosumnes CSD is working with The K&A Spease Foundation to help increase access to our aquatic facilities and aquatic programs through the Making Waves Recreation Adventures (RAD) Scholarship program. The program has been designed to provide access to aquatic programs lessons by providing a swim suit, goggles, a towel, a water bottle and access to multiple programs in and around the water for the underserved members in the Elk Grove Community. 

Tax Deductible Donations

Your gift today can help a member of the community play. It's easy to contribute. Please make checks payable to the Cosumnes Community Services District, "Making Waves - RAD Swim Scholarship." Tax-deductible donations to the Making Waves Swim Scholarship are also accepted year-round. Please contact our offices for more information about the Making Waves - RAD Swim Scholarship.

Application Availability

Applications are accepted throughout the year until at least 30 children have been funded. Funds are limited to 1 per child per calendar year. Review the scholarship guidelines included in the application linked below: