eagle project supplies

[zetcat]

My son will be soliciting from business for supplies to build his eagle project. For those supplies not donated, is it allowed for him to purchase these with his own money and with donations from family and friends. And should that be included in his written propsal?

[isvirtual]

There are at least two threads dedicated to this question. Look for Eagle Scout Funding and Eagle Scout Expenses in the advancement forum.

 

In short, there are no restrictions on where the money can come from. If the scout wants to buy this out of his own pocket, that is allowed even if it isn't encouraged.

 

His approach to funding should be included in the written project proposal.

 

Ideally, the writeup should include enough detail to enable another life scout to completely take over the project just by following the writeup.