KODA CAMPER GRANTS
KODA CAMPER GRANT APPLICATION
Application Opens: February 20,2023
Application Deadline: April 15, 2023
Applicant Notification: May 5, 2023

  • One of the missions of CODA Midwest is to support Kodas in exploring their unique heritage and multicultural experience by attending a Koda camp.  
  • Parents are welcome to assist their child with the application and review the essay with them. Respond to all parts of the application.
  • A complete application requires two things: 1). Grant application and 2). attached proof of deposit payment to a Koda Camp. 
  • If you are a selected Koda, your camp fee, up to $700, will be paid by CODA Midwest.​
  • This grant is intended to be for Kodas who reside in the Coda Midwest region (Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, Kentucky, Minnesota, and Wisconsin) to attend a Koda camp. Kodas outside of these states are welcome to apply, however please keep in mind that our priority is serving the Kodas who reside in our region.
  • Below is a basic rubric of our point-based grading system for you to keep in mind as to how applicants are graded to be chosen for a grant.
CATEGORY/SCORE
1
2
3
RESIDENCY
Resides out of region
N/A
Resides in region
(OH, KY, MN, MI, IN, WI, IL)
ATTENDANCE
Past attendance
Attended more than one Koda camp
Attended a Koda camp before
Never attended a Koda camp
KODA
Description of experience/interest.
Gives very minimal info and is unclear
Describes interest and Koda experience
Describes in detail the explanation of interest and personal Koda experience
BIOGRAPHY
Gives very minimal info and is unclear
Describes family background and activities
Describes detailed family background and activities in a clear manner