Little Scholars Enrichment Fund

Supporting the extra-curricular pursuits of children of single-parent students.

Each calendar year, eligible single-parent families can apply for funding to support enrichment activities that their children otherwise cannot access. The goal of this program is to ensure that children have the same opportunities as their peers who do not experience the same economic and social disparities.

Who can apply?

First-time applicants:

Families of single-parent students attending college in the following California and Minnesota counties: 

  • Yolo County, CA

  • Hennepin County, MN

  • Dakota County, MN

  • Ramsey County, MN

Returning applicants:

  • To remain eligible for additional grants in the future, scholars are required to share the impact of their experience with RTB. This is necessary for us to ensure proper usage of resources as well as to collect necessary data in order to improve our programming.

Unfortunately, the Little Scholars Enrichment Fund is not yet available for families in Southern California. But we would love your support to make this possible in Los Angeles in 2026!

How Much Do Families Receive?

RTB scholars can apply for up to $750 per child. Single-parent students who do not participate in our cohort may receive up to $350 per child to fund.

Little Scholars Enrichment Fund FAQs

    • Applicants must be a single parent student with a child between the ages of 3-18. If that child is 18, they must be attending high school.

    • The program for which they are applying must focus on youth development, such as leadership, education, arts, sports, mental health, higher education, or skills development. 

    • Applicants must demonstrate financial need.

    • Enrichment courses that focus on social and emotional learning, including conflict resolution, self-awareness, and relationship-building, as well as academic skills such as literacy, math, and critical thinking. 

    • Enrichment opportunities designed for students with varying abilities. 

    • Sports-related expenses, including fees, equipment, travel for AAU, tuition for park and recreation leagues, school sports, and adapted sports for students with varying abilities

    • Educational tours hosted by local school districts or community entities(e.g. college tour fees). 

    • Fees associated with job readiness courses / training for grades 10-12. 

    • Music, theater, visual arts 

    • Camps related to academics, sports, or the arts.

    • Childcare tuition or expenses, school-related costs, religious activities, political activism, and entertainment (e.g., amusement parks, concerts, movie tickets) 

    • Routine or local travel expenses (e.g. gas, local bus fares, or daily commuting)

  • Individuals who are not part of the Raise The Barr cohort may receive up to $350, while current cohort members may receive up to $750. 

  • Yes, applicants must be a single-parent student. Proof of dependent status and current student status is required. 

  • Notification of grant awards typically occurs within 1-2 weeks after the application submission. Applicants will be informed of the decision via email. Additional information may be requested at this time, response to that email must be resolved within 3 business days of initial email or application will automatically be denied. 

  • Unfortunately, you will need to resubmit applications and wait an additional 1-2 weeks. We encourage applicants to keep an eye on their emails after submitting an emergency grant. 

  • No, grant applications must be submitted before the program begins, as funding is not guaranteed.

  • If applicable, you may need to provide proof that you can cover the remaining balance of an activity after receiving the RTB grant. Failure to do so will result in a denial of funding. 

  • Submitting a receipt is required to remain eligible for future grants. If a receipt is not provided, you will no longer be able to receive grant funding.

  • You must submit a separate application for each child. 

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