Youth Activities Fund Program is intended to support Muckleshoot youth athletics in the pursuit of activities that are positive and creative. Involvement in activities will teach the Muckleshoot youth the essential life skills of self-discipline, commitment, teamwork, responsibility, and patience which will lead to improved academics.

Financial Assistance for eligible Muckleshoot youth, ages birth to 26, who participate in sports/athletics, self enhancement programs, and/or leadership programs and opportunities for development. Financial assistance also applies to team tournament participation with teams that are 60% Muckleshoot players.

Travel

• Travel expenses will be covered when participating in select/competitive sports, approved self enhancement programs, team sports for tournament with an MIT employee or tribal member coach, athletic tournaments, and/or arts education program
• Up to two qualifying parent/guardian/ accompanying adult(s) will receive travel assistance consisting of per diem meals, lodging, air fare, rental vehicles, gas mileage reimbursements. Coverage is based off the tribe’s current travel policy. (Youth participants ages birth to 21, qualify for travel assistance per the participant and for up to two qualifying parent/guardian/accompanying adult(s). Youth participants ages 22-26 are eligible to receive travel assistance/funding per individual traveler.)

Gear

The required gear (within reason) for participation is eligible for reimbursement, and/or gear can be picked up at the appointed vendor for up to $1,500 per sport/per season, per calendar year.

Registration Fees

Fees for program participation, lessons, and/or competitive sports is eligible for payment to vendor (upon appropriate documents completed), and/or for reimbursement.