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Sponsor a community member’s class

At Fork in the Path, we believe everyone should have the opportunity to learn about the natural world. If you are someone looking to receive a scholarship, please visit our application page.

Our scholarship program awards free and discounted classes to low-income community members for whom class costs would otherwise be a barrier to participation. While anyone is welcome to apply, we prioritize community members who are both low-income and from communities that face challenges that result in them being historically underrepresented in outdoor spaces.

Your support helps provide high-quality ecological education. Thank you for considering supporting our community through this fund!

5% Cover the Fee

Please note, Fork in the Path is not a 501(c)3, so this is not a tax-deductible donation, but you can feel very good about offering a community member a wonderful learning opportunity!

“As a first-generation college student and single mom, opportunities like this make a real difference. The scholarship allowed me to participate in a class that deepened my connection to plants, foraging, and the natural world—interests that are important both personally and in my studies. Because I received scholarship support, I was also able to pay for my son to attend, giving us the opportunity to learn together. Sharing that experience strengthened our bond and helped foster in him a deeper appreciation for nature, community, and lifelong learning. I am incredibly grateful to the donors and organizers who make these opportunities available and help people continue learning regardless of their financial circumstances.” - Courtney S, Scholarship recipient

 FAQs

  • No, it is not tax deductible as Fork in the Path does not have 501(c)3 status. But you can feel great about providing a community member with a wonderful learning opportunity! Small gifts to NGOs do not provide significant tax breaks.

  • Anyone who wants to, but priority is given to individuals who are low-income, disabled/chronically-ill, and resilient identity.

  • We have not opened scholarship applications yet. Once we have raised $1000, we will begin to give away scholarships. An announcement will be made on the website, on social media, and via our newsletter when we are ready. Our goal is to open up applications before the end of the year.

  • We do offer some free classes now. Our field classes are very expensive to run, between permit costs, insurance, paying teachers living wages, gas, teaching supplies, and business overhead. Our lowest tier tickets are just above cost. Currently, only 10% of students pay the “pay-it-forward” rate, which is just enough for Fork in the Path to continue to be able to offer sliding scale pricing.

  • Then we will give away more free tickets! 100% of the money raised goes towards scholarship tickets.