Montgomery County Recreation’s “Rec Assist” program provides County residents who receive eligible public assistance an opportunity to receive a scholarship to use toward most Recreation classes, activities and memberships that have a cost associated with them. For 2024, the amount each eligible family member could receive in a year has been increased to $400.
Montgomery Recreation will begin accepting applications for 2024 Rec Assist on Monday, Dec. 11.
“Access to recreational activities is important to every resident, and it is imperative for us to assist those who can’t afford the fees for the programs we offer” said County Executive Marc Elrich. “We are providing additional funding available to residents for financial aid to participate in Montgomery County Recreation programming in 2024. With this new funding, we hope to see more County residents signing up for the many great offerings available and taking advantage of County resources. Ensuring that everyone has access to recreation services is a key component of our equity efforts. I encourage all those who are eligible for this funding to apply.”
County residents who currently receive public assistance from any of the following programs are eligible for Rec Assist: Care for Kids, Free and Reduced-Price Meal Services (FARMS), Housing Assistance from a Shelter, Maryland Energy Assistance, Maryland Medicaid, Montgomery County HHS Rental Assistance Program, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Supplemental Social Security Income, Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA) and WIC.
An individual’s ActiveMONTGOMERY account will track their assistance from the program. Rec Assist 2024 funds are available for use from Jan. 1 through Dec. 31, or until the funds are depleted. Funds are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Rec Assist applications will be accepted online or by mail to Montgomery County Recreation Attention Rec Assist, 2425 Reedie Drive, 10th Floor, Wheaton, MD, 20902. Applications also can be dropped off at that same address from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday. Applications are available in English and Spanish.
Once your application is approved, the amount of eligible assistance will be placed on your ActiveMONTGOMERY account within 10 business days. Funds will be available for use beginning Jan. 1.
If you applied and received Rec Assist in 2023, it can be used on your account until the end of the year, Dec. 31, 2023. For more information, or to apply online, visit mocorec.com/recassist.
Montgomery County Recreation's free RecFit membership program for County residents will also continue in 2024. To apply for the free pass, County residents must visit a center near them and bring proof of residency. Learn more here.
