Sometimes a Scout needs a little extra help to afford essentials for their own unit. Units need money for things such as:
- Camp
- Uniforms
- Accessories
- Camping gear
- Merit badge clinics
- Membership dues
- …and the like
While we at Rainbow Council offer a few council-led fundraisers to streamline some fundraising efforts, we also included information on other ways units can help raise money for Scouting, Cub Scouts and more!
Troop Leader Fundraising Guidelines
If other than a council-sponsored product sale, before deciding on a fundraiser, troop leaders should refer to Guides to Unit Money-Earning Projects. Here are some informative links, pertinent to all troop fundraising:
- BSA Fundraising Policies and Procedures Manual
- Unit Money Earning Application
- BSA Product Sales Guide
- Funding Your Scouting Program: A Training Video
- Guidance on Individual Scout Accounts
Troop Budget Planning Links
Scouting’s Vision, Mission, Aims, and Methods
Putting Skills into Action (video 3:18)
A Game with a Purpose (video 2:11)
We Are Scouts (video 3:05)
Fundraising Ideas For Scouts
When your scouts need a little help raising money for camp or merit badge clinics, take a look at this ideas for ways to raise money. While these ideas are not council-sponsored, you can contact us for ideas or help on getting started.