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Forest Grove Parks & Recreation provides financial assistance to Forest Grove residents who qualify. The current application period closes June 30th but applications must be received by June 15, 2026 to give us adequate time to review and process by June 30. All awarded funds must be utilized by the last day of eachh application period or they expire. The next application period opens July 1, 2026. Residents are able to apply online or paper applications are available in English and Spanish at our front desk. (2300 Sunset Dr.)

How to Apply

Apply:

Online
Paper copies are available in English and Español at Forest Grove Aquatic Center (2300 Sunset Drive, Forest Grove)
- PDF available to download in English or Español

To Qualify

You must be a resident of the City of Forest Grove. Check your status here
Provide at least one of the following options along with a Governments Issued Photo ID:
- Proof of TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) Learn More
- Proof of SANP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) Learn More

Approval Process

Please allow up to two weeks for processing and approval. Applicants will be notified by phone or email.
One award per person, per period, categorized as:
- Period 1 (July 1- December 31); credit expires December 31
- Period 2 (January 1 - June 30); credit expires June 30
Each award is only valid during the associated period. A new application needs to be submitted with each new
period.
You may apply for financial assistance at any time during a period. You may only apply once per period.

Award Details

Qualifying recipients will be awarded $100 per person in their household, per period.
Awarded funds will not be rolled over or extended beyond the period for which it was approved. Any unused awarded funds will expire at the conclusion of the period.
Awarded funds may be applied to classes and programs occurring outside of the period for which the award was granted.
Awarded funds may be applied to City of Forest Grove Parks & Recreation classes, programs, and memberships only.
Awarded funds CANNOT be applied to facility rentals.
Before funds are awarded, you must create a CIVIC REC account. For assistance, call (503) 992-3238 or visit the Forest Grove Aquatic Center (2300 Sunset
Drive, Forest Grove).
Awarded funds are credited directly onto your CIVIC REC account.

How To Register After Receiving Funds

Awarded funds appear as Credits on your CIVIC REC account and can be applied to approved programs, classes, and memberships.

To sign up for classes and programs, you must create a CIVIC REC account, and then choose from our online catalog. All classes and programs are first come first serve. Awarded funds do not guarantee access.

Learn how to create and account and get registration tips

Funds can be used for:

Recreation classes, camps, programs
Aquatic Center classes, lessons, memberships, and programs
Funds CAN NOT be used for facility rentals

Visit our program catalog.

Additional Information

Forest Grove Parks and Recreation strives to work with the Forest Grove community to eliminate fees as a barrier to participation in classes and activities. No one should be left out of the fun simply because their income is limited.

Awarded funds will not be rolled over or extended beyond the period for which it was approved. Any unused awarded funds will expire at the conclusion of the period.
Financial assistance is available to all ages and abilities.
All classes and programs are first come first serve. Financial assistance award does not guarantee access to a class or program.
Unused funds are not eligible for a cash refund.
Repeated no-show offenses or misuse of award may result in loss of award or future access to this program.

Donate

To support the Fun For All Fund, you can make a donation by calling the Forest Grove Aquatic Center at 503-992-3238 or emailing ParkRecsInfo@forestgrove-or.gov.

Your generous contribution helps provide financial assistance to local families in need, ensuring all can access recreational programs and activities. Thank you for making a difference in our community!

Fun for All Fund Application

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Applicant Name*
Address*
City, State, ZIP*
Primary Phone Number*
Secondary Phone Number
Email Address*
LIST EVERYONE IN YOUR HOUSEHOLD THAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO RECEIVE BENEFITS
PLEASE REMEMBER TO LIST YOURSELF
Household is defined as the immediate “parent-child” family unity, including only the parent(s) or legal guardians(s) and their children by birth, marriage, adoption, or foster that live together in the same household. No more than two adults per household.
First and Last Name*
Relationship to Applicant*
Date of Birth*
Date of Birth
Do you need to add an additional child?*
1. Yes
1. No
First and Last Name*
Relationship to Applicant*
Date of Birth*
Date of Birth
Do you need to add an additional child?*
1. Yes
1. No
First and Last Name*
Relationship to Applicant*
Date of Birth*
Date of Birth
Do you need to add an additional child?*
1. Yes
1. No
First and Last Name*
Relationship to Applicant*
Date of Birth*
Date of Birth
Do you need to add an additional child?*
1. Yes
1. No
First and Last Name*
Relationship to Applicant*
Date of Birth*
Date of Birth
Required Documentation*
Please include ONE of the following items:
- Award letter for TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families)
- Award letter for SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)
Upload Photo ID*
Please upload photo id to be considered for the Fun for All Fund.
Electronic Signature Agreement*
By checking the "I agree" box below, you agree and acknowledge that 1) your application will not be signed in the sense of a traditional paper document, 2) by signing in this alternate manner, you authorize your electronic signature to be valid and binding upon you to the same force and effect as a handwritten signature, and 3) you may still be required to provide a traditional signature at a later date.
I hereby confirm that the information provided is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that providing false information may result in the denial of financial assistance or the revocation of any assistance granted. City of Forest Grove Parks & Recreation reserves the right to revoke awarded financial assistance in the event of any misrepresentation or falsification of information. Failure to adhere to program/activity guidelines, or any other violation of City policies. The City also reserves the right to modify or terminate the Fun For All Fund program at its discretion.
1. I agree.
Electronic Signature

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Thanks to donations from community members, businesses, and individuals, Forest Grove Parks & Recreation can offer individuals and families financial assistance to cover activity fees. The approval of financial assistance is subject to the availability of funds within the Parks & Recreation budget. While we make every effort to assist as many individuals as possible financial assistance is not guaranteed and is contingent upon the current availability of funds.

Existing funds have been generously provided by community donations. Donations to help support this program are accepted year-round and are always appreciated! Donations can be made online or in person, by phone, or by mail at the Forest Grove Aquatic Center: 2300 Sunset Drive Forest Grove, OR 503-992-3238

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Forest Grove, OR 97116-2311

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