Frequently Asked Questions

• Who is Eligible to Apply?
  Idaho students Kindergarten ages 5-18 are eligible regardless of whether they attend a public school, private school, or are homeschooled.
  Idaho Law (Section 33-1029) requires Income eligibility based on the parent or guardian’s AGI for the prior year as verified by the Idaho Tax Commission.

• What do Parents Need to Complete the Application?
  To complete the verification process, parents must present one of the following documents: a US passport, a government-issued State ID, a driver's license, or a Green Card. Additionally, for child verification, parents must provide one of the following options for their children: a birth certificate, a US passport, a government-issued State ID, a 1040 Federal Tax Return, or a driver's license.
  Parents Adjusted Gross Income will be verified with the Idaho Tax Commission. The parent’s Social Security Number (SSN) will be required.

• How are Awards Prioritized?
  Grants will be prioritized and awarded first to households with an Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) at or below $60,000 per year. Once the first phase is awarded, the AGI limit will be expanded to households earning up to $75,000 per year. After that phase, if there are any grant funds still available, the program will be available to all other

Resources and help lines for mental health crisis and/or support:

BPA Health (free case management services to youths who have attempted suicide or have serious thoughts of suicide): 

208-947-5155, M-F 9-5

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 

988, Open 24/7

Boundary County Victim's Services (assistance for victim's of all types of crime):

 208-267-5211, Open 24/7

Northern Idaho Crisis Center (assistance for those who are having a mental health crisis or drug/alcohol problem):

 208-625-4884, Open 24/7