Financial Assistance Program

The Lacey Parks, Culture and Recreation Financial Assistance Program awards qualified households with funds to be used on any of our programs by any member of your household. Learn more and apply below!

How it Works

The purpose of this program is to offer access to City of Lacey recreation opportunities to those in the community who could not afford to participate otherwise.

Financial Assistance is awarded as an account credit to be used towards program registration. Reimbursements cannot be provided to existing registration payments. Receiving aid does not automatically register you in a program. If approved, you will need to register for the program and pay any remaining balance.

Applications may be submitted at anytime throughout the year. Funds are awarded to qualified households in the order the applications are received, as funds allow. You will be emailed the result of your application. Processing of applications may take up to 5 business days.

Based on recreation program costs, households may receive up to $200 combined for winter and spring, $100 for summer, and $100 for fall— limited to $400 per calendar year per household.

Unused funds will remain on the household’s account, available for use in other Lacey Parks, Culture, and Recreation programs but will expire at the end of the calendar year.

If you do not plan to use your remaining funds, please contact us so the funds may be awarded other other families in need.

Full Policy

Eligibility and Verification

To be eligible to receive funds, applicants must meet both our residency and income requirements by submitted approved documentation for each.

Residency
Applicants must live with the City of Lacey limits or within the North Thurston Public School District. Accepted forms of residency verification are a school district document, a utility bill, or government issued identification. In lieu of a permanent address, a referral letter may be submitted detailing residency circumstances. Referral letters may be submitted from the following: NTPS Homeless & Foster Care Representative, Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) Representative, Community Youth Services (CYS) Representative, or Non-profit or Shelter Representative.

Income
Applicants must have a household income threshold that meets the Department of Social & Health (DSHS) requirements for free and reduced lunch. Accepted forms of income verification are a copy of last year’s completed tax return, or a letter from North Thurston Public Schools verifying free and reduced lunch. In lieu of income verification documents, a detailed letter of explanation outlining the financial need will be accepted. Please address in the letter why one of the other options is not available as verification.

Apply

Apply

Financial Assistance Application

Complete the online form below to apply.

Note
While certain financial and personal information provided may be kept confidential, all records provided are subject to public records disclosure laws.

Downloadable Application

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Head of Household Name

Please only complete one form for household.

Head of Household Name*

First Last

Cell Phone*

Home Phone

Email*

Enter Email Confirm Email

Address*

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

Recipient Information

Household member requesting financial assistance

Name*

First Last

Date of Birth*

Name

First Last

Date of Birth

Financial Assistance Information

Which quarter is financial assistance needed?*

Program/Class for Financial Assistance*

Start Date*

Program/Class for Financial Assistance

Start Date

Proof of Residence & Financial Need

Method of Verification*

I will attach proof of residency and financial need below.

I have previously applied this calendar year. My verification forms are on file.

Proof of Residence

Verification of residency within either the City of Lacey or North Thurston Public School District boundaries must be submitted with the application. Verification documentation must be a school district document, a utility bill, or government issued identification.

Max. file size: 2 MB.

Proof of Financial Need

Verification of a household income threshold that meets the Department of Social & Health (DSHS) requirements for free and reduced lunch is required. Verification documentation must be either a copy of the most recent year's completed tax return or a letter from North Thurston Public Schools verifying free and reduced lunch. In lieu of income verification documents, a detailed letter of explanation outlining the financial need will be accepted. Please address in the letter why one of the other options is not available as verification.

Max. file size: 2 MB.

Rules & Policies*

I have read and understand all the terms associated with the financial assistance program.

1. Every awarded household will receive up to a $200 credit to be used for the indicated quarter. Any unused funds will remain on household account for future use, but will expire at the end of the calendar year. Refunds may not be requested for financial assistance funds. A household can apply for multiple quarters if financial assistance funds are still available. The financial assistance program goal is to reach as many households as possible (limit $400 per household per year).

2. While certain financial and personal information provided may be kept confidential, all records provided will be subject to public records disclosure laws.

3. Eligibility must be established each calendar year.

4. Processing of applications may take up to 5 business days. You will be notified via email if your application was approved, and when the credit will be available for use, or if your request was denied.

5. Approval of financial assistance does not automatically register you in a program. When approved you will need to register for the activity and pay any remaining balance.

6. Financial assistance is limited and could be suspended for the remainder of the year due to fund balance depletion.

Certification of Accuracy

I certify that all of the above information is true and correct, that I reside with in City of Lacey or North Thurston Public School District boundaries and that all income is reported. I understand that this information is being given for purpose of obtaining free-reduced services and the City of Lacey may verify the information on this application. I certify that my request meets the guidelines provided by the City of Lacey.

Head of Household Signature*

Signature Date

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