Fundraising

Updated: April 30, 2025

Fundraising

In some cases, you will need a friend or two to donate materials or money during your project.

• The Guide to Advancement section 9.0.2.10 is the primary source of information related to Fundraising Issues.

• The Service Project Workbook defines two categories of contributors. The fundraising application form is not necessary for this Exempt Group:

  • The candidate, their parents or relatives, the Unit or it’s Chartered Organization, the Unit’s Parents or Members, or the Beneficiary.

Fundraising Application:

The Eagle Scout Service Project Fundraising Application is located after the Eagle Scout Service Project Plan and before the Eagle Scout Service Project Report sections of the workbook.

• Complete a Fundraising application for any proposal where the proposed budget is $1,000 or greater, and any part of those funds are not contributions from the Exempt Group.

• District Advancement Administrators approve the application.

• District Advancement Administrators may authorize Crowdfunding under the provision that a Scout’s parent or guardian, unit leader, or beneficiary host the campaign. The host should read and understand the crowdfunding website’s “fine print” concerning fees and terms of service.

The Beneficiary retains any excess funds. In the event the Beneficiary is unable to accept those funds, they will designate a suitable charity or allow the Unit to retain the funds. The Unit must not influence this decision.