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Scholarships & access

Apply for a scholarship.

If cost is standing between you — or your child — and athletics, we want to help. Applications take about five minutes and are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Eligibility criteria

Who qualifies

To be considered for a COAF access scholarship, an applicant must meet all of the following:

  • Residency. Colorado resident. Priority is given to the Aurora and Denver metro communities the foundation serves.
  • Eligible program. Enrolling in, or seeking to enroll in, a COAF-supported program: youth volleyball (Colorado Boom), youth basketball (Team EVO), or COAF Community Fitness (adults).
  • Age. Youth applicants must have a parent or legal guardian complete and sign the application. Adult applicants (18+) apply on their own behalf.
  • Demonstrated financial need. Household qualifies under at least one of: participation in a means-tested program (SNAP, Medicaid, free/reduced school lunch, TANF, or housing assistance), or household income at or below the threshold the board sets each program year. [NEEDS REAL DATA: confirm the income threshold — e.g. a multiple of the federal poverty level — with the board.]
  • Commitment. A genuine intent to participate for the season or term the award covers.

What awards can cover

  • Program registration and club fees — full or partial
  • Training, clinics, and skill-development sessions
  • Required equipment and gear essentials

How awards are decided

  1. Need first. Awards are prioritized by degree of financial need and available funds.
  2. Reach & impact. Priority for applicants from the communities COAF was founded to serve, and for first-time participants.
  3. Stewardship. Award size is set so the foundation can support as many athletes as possible each program year.

Documentation

No documents are required to submit. If your application advances, the board may request brief verification of need (for example, proof of enrollment in a qualifying program). We never ask for full tax returns or sensitive financial account details.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; the board typically responds within 10 business days. Awards are limited by available funding and granted at the board's discretion — applying does not guarantee an award. Awards apply to one season or term and may be reapplied for.

Application

Submitting opens a pre-filled email to our team — no account or login needed.

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Partner resources

More places to find support

If COAF can't cover everything you need, these trusted local partners may be able to help. We're glad to point you in the right direction.

Chance Sports

A Colorado 501(c)(3) scholarship organization that provides competitive youth athletes from families with financial need direct funding for club fees, travel, and equipment — paid as a digital debit card. Athletes apply through their portal once their club partners with Chance.

Apply at Chance Sports

My Spark Scholarship

Run by the Denver Public Schools Foundation, eligible DPS families receive a restricted scholarship card (up to $1,000) usable across 200+ local programs and activity providers.

Visit My Spark Scholarship

What happens next

Our review process

We confirm receipt

You'll hear back within a few business days confirming we received your application.

We review need & fit

The board reviews applications on a rolling basis against available scholarship funds.

We connect you

If awarded, we coordinate directly with you and the program so funding is applied seamlessly.