At Guildara, we believe every kid should have access to quality extracurricular activities. Thanks to our collaboration with The Village Project, we can help providers like you offer scholarships to families who need them—without the complexity of managing your own nonprofit.

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Where do scholarship funds come from?

Scholarship funds come from three main sources:

General Funds

These are donations raised by The Village Project through individuals, companies, and public grants. They help cover scholarships for any eligible activity on the platform.

Private Funds

These are donations made directly to your organization—sometimes by families, community members, or local businesses who believe in your mission. Whether anonymous or not, these donations are reserved just for your families and your eligible activities.

Provider Funds

This is where you come in. Your organization can raise funds through your own efforts—like a bake sale, silent auction, or local fundraiser—and place them in a dedicated “bucket” inside The Village Project.

It works like having your own nonprofit fund (without the paperwork). These funds:

• Are reserved only for your families and your approved activities.
• Can be customized using labels to allocate them to specific programs (e.g. basketball, hockey, or soccer if you're a sports facility—or ballet classes if you're a dance studio).
• May allow for a higher monthly cap of scholarships you can offer.

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Want to start your own dedicated scholarship fund?

It’s easier than you might think. Many providers have had success with simple, community-driven fundraising ideas, such as:

• Hosting a family movie night or trivia night.
• Partnering with local businesses for a give-back event.
• Asking families to contribute to a “pay-it-forward” fund when they register.
  
  

Just look at what Valley Sports Academy accomplished:

They hosted this fun activity with one goal: to raise scholarship funds through The Village Project. The response was incredible—they received dozens of registrations and raised $1,219, enough to fund 14 scholarships for kids to attend their camps, clinics, lessons, and teams. Your programs can have this kind of impact, too!

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Transparency you can count on

• 100% of donations go directly to support activity registrations—no overhead costs.*
• You’ll receive monthly reports via email showing how funds were used and how many families you helped.
• You can also access a Scholarship Report at any time to track:
  
  • The number of scholarship applications your activity received
  • How many were approved and actually used
  • Total registrations funded by scholarships
  • Number of participants who were sponsored
  • The impact of scholarships on your business revenue. Because the only way this system thrives is if everyone wins!

_{*Every penny of your donation funds kids’ attendance to activities, with no deductions for salaries or operational costs — with the exception of a minimal payment processing fee. This fee is 3-4% for card payments or 0.8% (up to a maximum of $5) for ACH payments. See it for yourself here.}

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Join the mission

Every activity you publish has the power to open a door for a family in need. Join the mission to make extracurriculars accessible to every kid—and consider fundraising to expand your impact. We’re here to support you every step of the way.

If you're interested in starting your own scholarship fund—or want to learn more about how customization works—fill out this short form and our team will reach out to support you.