Scouting is for every family. If finances are a concern, limited resources are available to help ensure that no Scout or adult volunteer in our council (Capitol Area Council in Central Texas) misses out on Scouting because of cost.
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What Help Is Available?
Membership
If you have financial concerns with the national membership fee, please go to our Membership Assistance page.
Uniforms, Camps, Programs, and Training
For everything else, please follow the financial assistance process and complete the online financial assistance request form to request help with:
- Uniform Assistance (including handbooks) – Essential parts of the official field uniform and handbooks so every Scout can be properly uniformed and prepared.
- Camps, Program, and Training – Council events such as day camp, summer and winter resident camps, STEM and conservation programs, NYLT, Wood Badge, and others. “Campership” assistance typically aims to cover about one‑third of camp cost, and in some cases up to one‑half, depending on need and available funds.
Families may apply for themselves or unit Key 3 leaders may apply on behalf of a family needing support. A trained volunteer from our council’s financial assistance committee will follow up and review needs. When approved, council staff coordinate payment directly to council programs or the Scout Shop. Most decisions are made within about ten (10) business days, subject to available funds.
Our council’s financial aid rubric follows these council‑wide principles:
- Need‑Based – Priority goes to families demonstrating financial need.
- Shared Responsibility – When possible, the family, the unit/chartering organization, and the council financial assistance fund each contribute a portion of the total cost.
- Scouting Participation – Consideration is made for the level of active participation in the Scouting program. Families and units are also encouraged, when able, to support popcorn and Friends of Scouting campaigns.
- Respect and Privacy – Information is handled confidentially and with social & cultural sensitivity.
Click the link below to apply and for more details on the council financial assistance process for uniform/handbook, camp, program, and training assistance:
