The Opportunity Fund provides support to members to participate fully in Girl Scouts. The Opportunity Fund is a reflection of our commitment to continue to better serve our members, providing girls in New Mexico the opportunity to become our future community leaders and the women they want to be. This fund provides financial assistance and opportunities for girl members, adult volunteers, Troops, and Service Units.
The Opportunity Fund is supported by the Cookie Program, individual donors, volunteer matches, corporate gifts, and fundraising efforts.
Events and trainings $10 or less are not eligible for financial assistance via Opportunity Funds (program credits earned via the cookie program or Early Bird renewal may still be used). Individuals are encouraged to seek support from their troop; if the need is great and out-of-pocket payment of the $10 is still a hardship, the individual may reach out to their Regional Manager, Troop Support Specialist, or Chief Membership Officer on a case-by-case basis.
Events and training with a cost of more than $10 continue to be eligible for financial assistance via Opportunity Funds; however, the first $10 will be covered by the individual or troop. For example, if an event or training costs $50, Opportunity Funds will cover $40 and the individual or troop will cover the remaining $10 balance.
For events with a larger fee, such as a travel opportunity, a percentage (%) will be required as a deposit. This is in line with and similar to deposits needed for resident, troop, or family camp session payments. All deposits will be non-refundable.
Opportunity Fund applications are reviewed monthly. Applications must be received by the 1st Monday of the month to be reviewed, approved, and processed on the 3rd Tuesday of every month.
Please note: Opportunity Funds cannot be retroactively accessed. These funds do not issue reimbursements for money paid out of pocket.