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Sunnyvale expands access to youth programs with $154,000 recreation scholarship pool
Summary
Staff told the Parks & Recreation Commission that the city’s 2025 recreation scholarship program had $154,000 in funding, served 380 youth and averaged about $344 per participant; eligibility is tied to HUD 80% area median income and staff said they simplified documentation and expanded discounted swim and league options.
Tracy, Recreation Services Manager, presented the commission with an overview of the city’s recreation scholarship program and its 2025 results.
The program, which runs on a January–December cycle, had $154,000 allocated for fiscal year 2024–25, with each eligible youth (under 18) eligible to receive up to $500. "For the fiscal year 2024‑25, the funding was $154,000," Tracy said. In 2025 the program served 380 youth participants and the average amount used per participant was about $344.
Staff told commissioners that the program’s income eligibility is set at 80% of HUD area…
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