H.E.A.R.T Scholarship Program – Having Equal Access to Recreational Treasures

Are you interested in participating in park district programs, but are limited financially? Here’s your chance, apply for a HEART Scholarship! If you and your family fall under the following guidelines, you may apply for a scholarship. Application are available at the park district office.

# of persons living in household                              combined yearly gross income

2                                                                                                                    $35,450 or less

3                                                                                                                    $39,900 or less

4                                                                                                                    $44,300 or less

If you have five or more persons in your household, you may still apply. This scholarship program is designed to provide low income families the opportunity to enroll their child(ren) in quality park district programs. To be eligible for the program, families must be residents of the Kankakee Valley Park District, children must be 17 years or younger, and families’ combined adjusted gross income must fall at or below HUD Income guidelines. Scholarships are given  at 25%, 50% or 75% subsidy levels. Subsidy is determined on a sliding scale according to family size and household income.
Scholarships may be applied towards youth sports leagues and camps, day camps, trips, special events and general programs. Those interested in this program may pick up an application at the Parkview Activity Center located at 175 S. Wall St., Kankakee. Please allow two weeks for approval status. For more information, call the park district office at 939-1311.