MVSKOKE YOUTH OPPORTUNITY GRANT
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.
Send Documentation to (text or email):
youthservices@muscogeenation.com
Grant Purpose
Purpose of the Mvskoke Youth Opportunity Grant is to assist enrolled citizens of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation, ages 6-24, with participation in cultural, and non-educational extra-curricular activities.
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The grant is available each fiscal year, as long as the youth is eligible and funds are available on a first-come first-serve basis.
(Oct 1-Aug 1)
​VARIOUS OPPORTUNITIES- (Up to half of the cost) Max $250
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Must have Itemized list
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Please send in a cart from:
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Amazon, Walmart, Target, Dicks, Academy ect.
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Or flier/screenshot from webpage or FB showing activity and total cost
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Sports
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Softball, basketball, track, wrestling, golf, swim, tennis, skeet, archery.
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Includes camps, fees and equipment including clothes for activity in any season
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Arts & Clubs: Music, band, debate,
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Includes camps, fees and equipment including equipment rentals and clothes for competition
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Rodeo, Agg
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Includes Ropes, clothes, brushes and accessories for animal maintenance, clothes for competition
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Does not include animal feed or actual animal purchase and vet visits
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Cultural Activities
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Beadwork for traditional wear, traditional wear (skirt, shirt), cans or shells,
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Must show half has been paid
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Grant will match paid amount up to MAX amount $250
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DRIVERS EDUCATION & TUTORING - (Up to half of the cost) Max $500
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Tutoring- Applicant must provide proof that the child's school does not provide tutoring (denial letter from school and JOM) & total cost from tutor or business.
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Drivers Ed- Applicant must provide proof of enrollment denial letter or email from ETA and total cost of course.
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Must provide proof half of total cost has been paid
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Grant will match paid amount up to MAX amount $500​
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LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES- ONLY:
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Outside the youth's state of residence- (Up to half of the cost) Max $1,000
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Must show half the total cost has been paid for
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Grant will match paid amount up to MAX Amount $1,000
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Outside the youth's country of residence- (Up to half of the cost) Max $2,000
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Must show half the total cost has been paid for
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Grant will match paid amount up to MAX Amount $2,000
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Maximum Amounts
*Grants cannot exceed the maximum amounts listed.
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Eligiblity
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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 proof that half of 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Failure to comply with requirement (after the grant is received) will result in the youth being ineligible until ALL required paperwork is turned in.
Documents
MYOG
Information
Post-Grant Documents
Awardee Highlights
Memphis Black
Age 14
Memphis Black has been tumbling for 4 years at McIntosh Tumbling. He competes on floor, double-mini, and trampoline. During those four years, he has gained several awards, including: the Oklahoma/Texas State Champion on all three events each year, 2017 Athlete of the Year, 2018 Trampoline Athlete of the Year, and 2019-2021 National All-Star Team. He has won four USTA National Championships, including this years Sub-Advanced Double-Mini National Champion Award in Charleston, WV. Memphis used the grant for the last two years to attend nationals. In addition, Memphis has obtained his USTA Jr. Coaching Certification, and coaches younger athletes during the season.
Alexandria and Jayden Jordan
Ages 17 and 14
Alexandria and Jayden accessed the MYOG to help pay for cheer. Both girls cheer at Twist and Shout All-Stars. Alexandria’s team, the Diamonds, won a full paid bid to the World Championships, and Jayden’s team, the Junior Judges, won a bid to The Summit (The equivalent of the World Championships). Alexandria and Jayden love to volunteer in their spare time and have volunteered with Union Little League cheer and served food at a local food bank.
LynDee Hammer
Age 13
LynDee accessed the MYOG to attend an educational trip to New York City. LynDee reported that the trip allowed her to experience many different cultures and learn about art and architecture. She was able to learn about immigration and also visit the 9/11 Memorial. She also learned practical knowledge of how people in NYC commute to work and school and purchase groceries. LynDee hopes to do missionary work in her future and feels like this is a steppingstone to travel the world and help others. As a part of the grant, LynDee decided to create her own Service Learning project to complete her Service Learning hours. She did a 2 ½ week drive to collect backpacks and supplies to be donated to a Fostering Hope of Muskogee—an organization that offers assistance to newly placed foster children and their foster families. She collected 20 filled backpacks and other supplies that included diapers and wipes.