SRP 2018 APPLICATION_OPPORTUNITY4KIDS_PROVIDE LOW INCOME YOUTH SCHOLARSHIPS FOR AFTER SCHOOL EXTRACURRICULAR.PDF

SALT RIVER PIMA-MARICOPA INDIAN COMMUNITY
10005 E. Osborn Road, Scottsdale, Arizona 85256 / Phone 480-362-7520 /
12% Gaming Contributions Application
Date of Application:
Organization Name: Opportunity4Kids
Contact Person: Alexandra Munter
Email Address: Alexandra@Opportunity4Kids.org
Phone: 480-340-7017
Organization Mailing Address:
4295 N 75th Street
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Project Name: Leveling the Playing Field in Arizona!
Grant Award Request: $25,000
Please provide a brief description of the project being submitted to the 12% SRPMIC
Grant program.
Our primary initiative is to increase out-of-school time opportunities available to children who
would otherwise not be able to afford to engage in after school programs, summer camps,
sports and extracurriculars. We facilitate these opportunities by providing Youth Scholarships to
pay for registration fees required to participate and/or by providing equipment and uniforms as
designated by the out-of-school time activity.
It is through word-of-mouth within communities of need, or by case workers and coaches, that
Opportunity4Kids will identify underprivileged youth who would benefit from out-of-school time
Scholarships. Parent/Guardian/Case Workers of all qualified children will be required to
complete an online application vetted by the Opportunity4Kids Director of Operations and then
reviewed and processed by a designated Scholarship Approval Committee. Youth Scholarships
are awarded on a case-by-case timeline throughout the year. The application process is directly
utilized to identify the true need of applicants by requesting financial and health information to
determine that Scholarships are awarded to those most disadvantaged.
To determine the success of Scholarships provided, Opportunity4Kids asks the
Parent/Guardian/Case Worker to complete a post survey to analyze individual progress and
development. Through the Scholarship process, Opportunity4Kids’ Director of Operations will
utilize a tracking system to record information on children and their families applying for
Scholarship. Information gathered will include- school enrollment, age of participating children,
participation in government financial assistance programs, family financial situation, disabilities
and individual stories. The expectation is that 98% of children provided Scholarships will fall
below or within 1.5% of the federal poverty line and at least 75% also receive additional
government assistance. Furthermore, at the conclusion of Scholarship activity, 90% will show
increase in self-esteem and social skills due to participation in programming.
Opportunity4Kids has established a supportive network of partners throughout Arizona by
building relationships with nonprofits and recreational organizations that provide influential out-
of-school time activities such as: Boys and Girls Clubs of Metropolitan Phoenix, Skate After
School, ATA Martial Arts, POPPKiDZ, Scottsdale Soccer Club, Phoenix Center for the Arts, San

Marcos Music Academy, ProCamps, Ballet Arizona, The Hubbard Family Swim School, The
Little Gym and many more. These organizations support Opportunity4Kids’ goals of providing
financial resources by discounting or reducing registration fees required to participate thus
facilitating the Scholarship of more children for a longer duration.
Opportunity4Kids’ Director of Operations is the only paid personnel with the oversight of a
volunteer Board of Directors. Funding provided would go directly to program Scholarships,
increasing impact in Arizona by at least 82 children.
Beginning Date of Project: January 1, 2019 End Date of Project: December 31, 2019
Geographic Area to be served: Opportunity4Kids focuses on serving youth and their families
living throughout Maricopa County. Per the US Census Bureau’s 2015 American Community
Survey, in Maricopa County there were 1,014,531 children under the age of 18 years old in
households and 753,436 enrolled in school. The percentage of children living in households at
or below the poverty line is 24.4% and it was determined that 28.7% of children are living in
households with supplemental security income, cash public assistance income or receiving food
stamp benefits.
Please attach budget on how funds will be allocated.
Total Amount for Project: $95,100 Amount of 12% Request: $25,00
(No Multi-Year Request will be accepted)
If the amount of funding received is less than the amount needed for the project, do you
have other funds to complete the project? (Please Explain): Opportunity4Kids is submitting
this request for supplemental funding; if the full amount of funding is not provided, we can
support the proposed project on a smaller scale. Opportunity4Kids works year-round to raise
private and public funds to support ongoing Scholarship efforts. With this generous contribution,
Opportunity4Kids would be able to help a greater population of children at a much higher level!
If you receive SRPMIC 12 % funding, will it be spent (Check One):
Monthly
Quarterly
Lump Sum
List of any SRPMIC 12% funds you have received in the past.
We were graciously awarded $35,000 in 2015 and then $20,000 in 2017.
List any other 12 %Tribal Grant funds your organization may be seeking from other Tribal
Governments in 2018-2019. None.
List any other funds you have received from the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian
Community (Enterprises Included) and identify the amount and the source: None.

Funding for project/programs may be based on available funding. As such, if funding
were not available for the full the amount of request how would you prioritize funding.
1. We would prioritize by serving those most in need first, focusing on those that only fall at
or below the poverty line.
2. We can also adjust the amount awarded per Scholarship to proportionally fit the amount
awarded, thus still serving an increased amount of children and making a dramatic
impact.
Which municipal governmental entity will serve as your pass through or accept 12%
funds on your behalf? Maricopa County
By execution of the 12% Gaming Contribution Grant Application the undersigned agrees that
the information contained in the Application is true to the best of the Applicants knowledge. The
Applicant shall notify the SRPMIC if any information in this Application changes.
7/16/2018
Signature for the Applicant Date
Alexandra Munter, Director of Operations
Name and Title
The Application shall be signed by the senior elected official of the local government, or in the
case of a non-profit entity, the Chief Executive Officer authorizes to commit the non-profit entity
to apply for, accept, and implement an award from the SRPMIC utilizing 12% Gaming
Contributions.