Dr. Phillips Charities has established a matching grant fund at the Central Florida Council to which Eagle Scout candidates may apply for partial assistance to fund their Eagle Scout Service project. Only projects located in Orange, Osceola & Seminole counties will be considered for approval. The Eagle Scout Project Proposal should include completion of the Preliminary Cost Estimate and, if approved by Dr. Phillips Charities, where you will get the matching funds. It must have Council approval prior to submission.
If approved by Dr. Phillips Charities, the grant will match 100% of all funds raised, including the value of in-kind contributions of materials and supplies up to a maximum of $750.00. Grant funds will be dispensed following receipt of documentation certifying the amount and source of all matching funds.
Within 30 days following completion of the project, a detailed financial report, to include photo copies of receipts for all expenditures must be submitted to the Central Florida Council Office.
All unexpended grant funds shall be returned to the Wayne Densch Scout Service Center.
Attn: Dr. Phillips Charities Fund Coordinator
1951 S. Orange Blossom Trail
Apopka, FL 32703.
Grant Application Process:
Applying for the Dr. Phillips Eagle Scout Project Matching Fund is a three step process.
- Step 1: Complete & submit the APPLICANT INFORMATION form. Submit completed form with a copy of your APPROVED Eagle Scout Service Project Proposal pages C, F & H. CLICK HERE
- Step 2: Complete & submit the FUND REQUEST FORM. You will be asked to indicate the amount requested along with documentation certifying the amount and source of all matching funds.
- Step 3: Complete & submit the FINAL REPORT. Within 30 days of completion of the project, submit a copy of the Eagle Scout Service Project Report along with a detailed financial report, include photo copies of receipts for all expenditures along with any unexpended grant funds. Also complete a thank you note with photos of your project to be shared with Dr. Phillips Charities.