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MVSKOKE YOUTH
OPPORTUNITY GRANT
Supporting Muscogee (Creek) Nation youth in cultural and non-educational extra-curricular activities.
This grant is designed to assist enrolled citizens of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation, ages 6-24, in participating in a wide range of activities - including cultural and non-educational extracurricular programs.
How it works:
This is a service-learning based grant AND matching grant
Service-Learning contribution: Participants are required to complete service learning hours to promote the concept of giving back for the assistance provided by the Muscogee (Creek) Nation.
Matching contribution: for every dollar you contribute, the grant will match it dollar-for-dollar, up to the maximum funding amount available.
NOT A REIMBURSEMENT GRANT
*Some restrictions may apply
MVSKOKE YOUTH OPPORTUNITY GRANT
Supporting Muscogee (Creek) Nation youth in cultural and non-educational extracurricular activities.
This grant is designed to assist enrolled citizens of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation, ages 6-24, in participating in a wide range
of activities - including cultural and non-educational extra-curricular programs.
This is a service-learning based grant AND matching grant
Service-Learning contribution: Participants are required to complete service learning hours to promote the concept of giving back for the assistance provided by the Muscogee (Creek) Nation.
Matching contribution:
For every dollar you contribute, the grant will match it dollar-for-dollar, up to the maximum funding amount available.
*Some restrictions may apply
NOT A REIMBURSEMENT GRANT
How it works:
ONLINE APPLICATION ONLY
*Reminder that if applicant is 17 or younger, to please have the parent/guardian complete the application.
*If the applicant is 18 and over, the youth will have to apply for themselves.
*Please apply at least 6 weeks before financial assistance is due to opportunity. This allows our office to process the application, request additional documents, and secure the funding ability.
*Application is only good for 30 days then applicant will have to reapply.
Send Documentation to (text or email):
Muscogee (Creek) Nation cannot receive email from from G-mail accounts.
Please use an alternate email address, if possible, when submitting documents.
MAXIMUM AMOUNTS
Outside the youth's state of residence
LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES ONLY
DRIVERS EDUCATION & TUTORING
(We match what you pay) Max $500
Tutoring: Must provide proof of "denial of services" from school & total cost.
Drivers Ed (Ages 15-24): Must provide proof of registration & total cost. As well as denial of services letter from ETA (Department of Education & Training)
EX: sports, arts, music, rodeo, cultural, & leadership activities (no school supplies or school tuition)
VARIOUS OPPORTUNITIES
(We match what you pay) Max $250
Please refer to FAQ section below for any questions.
ELIGIBILITY
Failure to comply with requirements (after the grant is received) will result in the youth being
ineligible until ALL required paperwork is turned in.
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Must be an enrolled citizen of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation.
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Must be age 6-24.
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Must complete an online application.
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Must show receipt with proof half of total cost has already been paid.
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Must have turned in all documentation requirement from previous grant year.
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Additional documentation MAY be needed to justify costs.
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Must complete required service learning hours.
The grant will match your contribution
dollar-for-dollar, up to the maximum amount
*Grants cannot exceed the maximum amounts listed.
NO REIMBURSEMENTS
(We match what you pay) Max $1,000
EX: Registration fees, activity fees, and equipment.
DOES NOT COVER: Travel needs, hotel, stay, gas, or vehicle maintenance.
(We match what you pay) Max $2,000
Outside the youth's country of residence
EX: Registration fees, activity fees, and equipment.
DOES NOT COVER: Travel needs, hotel, stay, gas, or vehicle maintenance.
MAXIMUM AMOUNTS
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Outside the youth's state of residence - (We match what you pay) Max $1,000
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EX: Registration fees, activity fees, and equipment.
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DOES NOT COVER: Travel needs, hotel, stay, gas, or vehicle maintenance.
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Outside the youth's country of residence - (We match what you pay) Max $2,000
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EX: Registration fees, activity fees, and equipment.
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DOES NOT COVER: Travel needs, hotel, stay, gas, or vehicle maintenance.
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LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES ONLY
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Tutoring: Must provide proof of "denial of services" from school & total cost.
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Drivers Ed (Ages 15-24): Must provide proof of registration & total cost. As well as denial of services letter from ETA (Department of Education & Training)
DRIVERS EDUCATION & TUTORING - (We match what you pay) Max $500
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EX: sports, arts, music, rodeo, cultural, & leadership activities (no school supplies or school tuition)
VARIOUS OPPORTUNITIES - (We match what you pay) Max $250
*Grants cannot exceed the maximum amounts listed.
ELIGIBILITY
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Must be an enrolled citizen of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation.
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Must be age 6-24.
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Must complete an online application.
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Must show receipts with proof half of total cost has already been paid.
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Must have turned in all documentation requirement from previous grant year.
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Additional documentation MAY be needed to justify costs. Please check FAQ section.
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Must complete required service learning hours
Failure to comply with requirements (after the grant is received) will result in the youth being ineligible until ALL required paperwork is turned in.
DOCUMENTS
The grant will match your contribution dollar-for-dollar,
up to the maximum amount
NO REIMBURSEMENTS
Please refer to FAQ section below for any questions
Frequently Asked
Questions
Any Muscogee (Creek) citizen aged 6-24 is eligible to receive the grant. Past recipients must have turned in ALL post-grant documents to remain eligible for the next fiscal year.
For tutoring, the student is only eligible if their school does not offer free tutoring or if their school tutoring is at max capacity. The student applying must provide proof from the school that tutoring is not provided or available.
*Denial email or form is needed for all Agg, Archery, and Driver's Ed funding.
The youth must apply for the grant a minimum of 6 weeks prior to the Opportunity. MNYS does not offer reimbursement for Opportunities that have already passed or do not meet the time requirements.
MNYS does not provide a duplication of services. If the youth has received services, grants, etc from another department, their Opportunity is not eligible.
A leadership conference opportunity that you will be taking a lead in. Opportunity has to be extracurricular or cultural.
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Must show proof of high school or college ID.
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Must submit Leadership Opportunity letter from the organization or school showing what the leadership opportunity is and how it benefits you.
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*Please have it include the total amount plus remaining balance.
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This must also include how much applicant has paid towards the event and how much applicant needs to raise.
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You can only receive tutoring assistance if your school does NOT offer free tutoring or the tutoring program is at max compacity. Must show proof statement on school letterhead explaining one of the previous requirements. Also MNYS does NOT provide tutors, you MUST provide your own tutor.
If you are on reservation, please refer to the ACE grant for assistance in tutoring. Information can be found at: http://mcnaceservices.com/ace-program/
No, we do not provide driver's courses, we only assist with the financial payment. You must find your own instructor or class.
A proof of enrollment & total cost of course, must show half has already been paid for on email and registration has been submitted.
If you are on reservation, please refer to Employment & Training program (ETA) for assistance with drivers ed. Information can be found at: https://www.muscogeenation.com/department-of-education-and-training/employment-and-training/
You should have a COMPLETED application submitted at least 6 weeks before funding is needed.
Submit the on-line application and turn in ALL necessary documentation such as: verification letters as applicable, denial letter, and proof that half of total cost has been paid by receipt or other documentation.
The grant is a once per fiscal year grant that the youth can apply for every fiscal year as long as they remain eligible.
Duplication of services is when you have received financial assistance from a different agency, program or department for the same opportunity in which you are applying for.
Service Learning is defined as volunteering or serving within the youth’s local community or within the Muscogee (Creek) Nation. Examples include: picking up trash, preparing grounds for traditional ceremonies, serving meals to a group, etc.
Serving Learning is also defined as creating a project that provides service to others. Examples include: hosting a canned food or book drive, creating an awareness project, etc.
Participants are required to complete service learning hours within 90 days of the date of the check to promote the concept of giving back for the assistance provided by the Muscogee (Creek) Nation. Hours required are determined by youth's grade level. Parent is responsible if child is too young to complete hours.
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5th grade and under = 2.5 hours
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6th-8th grades = 5 hours
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9th-12th grades = 10 hours
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Not in School or Graduate = 15 hours
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In the document above titled "Allowable Service Learning" are examples of what is allowable and not allowable to fulfill the service leraning requirements.
The Muscogee (Creek) Nation fiscal year runs from October 1st to August 31st. In order to meet the fiscal year deadlines, we are not accepting applications past August 1st.
