Girl Scout Promise Fund

Every young person—and every volunteer—deserves the chance to belong, lead, and grow in Girl Scouting. The Girl Scout Promise Fund exists to make sure that opportunity is always within reach. Whether it’s membership, uniforms, trainings, or outdoor adventures that are central to the Girl Scout journey, the Promise Fund helps ensure that cost is never the reason someone misses out. It’s part of our shared commitment to one another: that Girl Scouting is a place where everyone is welcomed with dignity, respect, and full access to the experiences that build courage, confidence, and character.

The Promise Fund is designed to support essential Girl Scout experiences. If participating fully in Girl Scouting feels just out of reach, we invite you to connect with us. We’re here to make sure no one misses out on the foundational experiences that define Girl Scouting.

To support our Girl Scouts by making a gift to the Promise Fund, click here!

Annual Membership

Assistance for the GSUSA annual membership dues is available for girls and adult volunteers. Log into your account at www.gscnc.org, register your Girl Scout or adult volunteer, and when the system asks you for payment, select ‘Financial Assistance’.

Uniforms, books, and troop dues

Program Grants and Loans

Training Grants

Summer Camp Scholarships

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To help families offset the cost of camp, we are offering up to 100% in schoalrships for all campers. After registering and paying the $25 deposit, there will be a link in your confirmation email to request a camp scholarship. A separate request form must be submitted for each program you are requesting a scholarship for the camper.

If you cannot find it or need further assistance, please email councilcare@gscnc.org.

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Please complete your request before registering for camp. Full payment must be made at the time of registration.

All communication will be sent to the email of the adult registering on behalf of the camper. Please check your profile in Doubleknot to ensure it is correct.

You can apply beginning Jan. 2, 2026.

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Annual GSUSA Membership Dues

Assistance for the GSUSA annual membership dues is available for girls and adult volunteers.

To request: log into your account at www.gscnc.org, register your Girl Scout or adult volunteer, and when the system asks you for payment, select ‘Financial Assistance’.

* Financial assistance requests are reviewed each business day. Parents receive an email when the request is approved. Only caregivers can request financial assistance for membership on behalf of their Girl Scouts. Troop leaders cannot request financial assistance on behalf of parents or other adults.

Uniforms, Books, and Troop Dues

Assistance for uniforms, books, and troop dues is available to registered Girl Scout youth and registered Troop Leaders.

To request: submit an online request between August 15th and April 15th by going to gscnc.org, clicking ‘Forms’, and selecting ‘Financial Assistance for Uniforms, Books & Troop Dues’

Troop dues checks must be sent to the Troop Money Manager.

Uniforms and books can be sent directly the individual requesting the supplies.

Background Screening Fee

Assistance is available for the background screening fee.

To request: after registering as an adult volunteer in a role that requires a background check, look for the invitation from ‘The Advocates’ at Sterling Volunteers. There are two links—one to complete the form and pay the fee; one link that allows you to request assistance for the fee.

Training Grant Application

Adult volunteers can request Financial assistance support for fees associated with adult education to support programming.

This is available to one volunteer per troop per year for each course.

To request: submit an online request by going to gscnc.org, clicking ‘Forms’, and selecting ‘Training Grant Application’

Program Grants

Program grants are available for registered Girl Scouts (youth or adults) to participate in a specific activity.

To request: submit the form (found at gscnc.org, clicking ‘Forms’, and selecting ‘All Level Program Grant Application’)

This form requires detailed budgets and/or itineraries, and generally need to be submitted 6-8 weeks in advance.

Troop, Group, or Individual Program Loans

Program loans are available when funds for an approved Girl Scout expense are not available at the time that payment is due.

To request: submit the form (found at gscnc.org, clicking ‘Forms’, and selecting ‘Troop, Group, and Individual Program Loan’)

Girl Scout Nation’s Capital’s family giving campaign, SHARE, supports financial assistance for our members. Consider supporting this campaign at gscnc.org/donate