 Community Access Program (CAP)
COSI CAP is a financial assistance program that provides exhibit admission subsidies, made available by corporate and individual donors, for underserved school children and disadvantaged families in Central Ohio. Who may receive COSI CAP subsidies?COSI CAP supplies subsidized exhibit admission for student groups from schools providing free and reduced lunches through the Federal Free School Lunch Program. Families with children may also receive COSI CAP subsidized exhibit admission through partnerships with local community agencies. In addition, the program provides for free and reduced admission days at COSI Columbus.How do I apply for COSI CAP?Ohio Headstart Program participants and organizations serving MRDD adults and children automatically qualify for the maximum COSI CAP subsidy of $5.00 off the group exhibit only admission rate. The level of need for each Columbus Public School is determined at the beginning of each school year in conjunction with the district office. Pre-approved COSI CAP rates for each Columbus Public School are available from the COSI Call Center 614.228.2674.All other organizations must apply for COSI CAP subsidies. These subsidies are determined by a school's percentage of students participating in the Federal Free School Lunch Program or a community service agency's percentage of clients' at-or-below the poverty level. COSI Call Center representatives will forward an approval request for a decision within three business days. A COSI CAP information sheet, including application requirements, is available upon request via fax or e-mail. Who supports COSI CAP?Borden Inc., Mount Carmel Health Systems, NetJets, and the Ingram-White Caste Foundation are the primary contributors to COSI CAP. Additional contributions are received from other corporations, foundations, and individuals.How can I support COSI CAP?Participants are encouraged to share their experiences with COSI CAP, so COSI may keep our generous donors informed about the success of their community commitment. Your comments will also help COSI seek additional funding for on-going program costs and future support of disadvantaged families in Central Ohio. Feedback should be mailed to COSI, attn: Development, 333 W. Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio, 43215.If you wish to support COSI CAP, either personally or through a foundation or corporate gift, use COSI's Online Donation Form, contact COSI at 614.228.2674, or email: call_center@mail.cosi.org. |
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