Financial Support
Summer Programming Scholarship Application 2026
Open now until Feb 20th!
All youth who reside full time in the Gunnison Valley are eligible to apply for a scholarship, with priority given to those who demonstrate need. Examples of demonstrated need including: SNAP benefits, paystub, tax documents, a letter expressing financial hardship, etc.
Todos los jóvenes que vivan a tiempo completo en el Valle de Gunnison son elegibles para postular a una beca, dando prioridad a aquellos que demuestren necesidad. Ejemplos de necesidad demostrada incluyen: beneficios de SNAP, recibos de pago, documentos fiscales, una carta expresando dificultades financieras, etc.
Summer scholarship applications will open March 2 and close May 15.
We are thrilled to announce that all ground dance AND aerial classes are eligible for scholarship awards year-round for youth and adult students! Classes labeled “DCB Company” are not eligible. PUNCHCARDS are not eligible.
Scholarships awarded may only be used for the block applied for and students must enroll in classes listed in the application to receive all funds.
Scholarships are made possible in part by our generous donors found here: Sponsors.
The Colorado Child Care Assistance Program (CCCAP) helps families that are homeless, working, searching for work or in school find low-income child care assistance. Families that are enrolled in the Colorado Works Program can also use CCCAP services.
Some programs accept CCCAP.
You can apply online or via Gunnison County Department of Health and Human Services Phone: 970.641.3244
Choice Pass
Closed for 2025-2026
Choice Pass is a triangle of support and celebration! 6th-12th graders (public or online/home schooled) commit to being healthy, substance free, and good citizens of the community. Secondly, parents commit to having open, honest conversations and providing safe, substance free environments for their kids to hang out with friends. Parents also must attend one parent education dinner to learn from a variety of topics affecting teens and how to better engage in difficult conversations with their adolescent. The third piece of the triangle is community. GCSAPP (Gunnison County Substance Abuse Prevent Project)- the parent umbrella of Choice Pass- supports youth and families with monthly parent education dinners November-May. What’s more is over 60 businesses in the Gunnison Valley and Lake City celebrate teens’ commitment by offering discounts!
In addition to the perks, Choice Pass partners with professionals throughout the Gunnison Valley to offer amazing programs at discounted prices. Programs include: avalanche safety course, backcountry skiing, outdoor youth leadership, pottery classes, and more! Many of the programs are also available for high school credit! It’s a community high five for healthy choices!
Choice Pass Scholarships
Closed for 2025-2026. Applications typically open Nov
GCSAPP is pleased to announce Choice Pass Scholarships are supported by the Daniels Fund and the Choice Pass Community Fund- a component fund of the Community Foundation of the Gunnison Valley