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The first Friday of each month is for professional development! In March, Learn24 will deliver two workshops to help youth development professionals deepen their understanding of positive youth development, engage in best practices, and improve services to youth. Select one or both of the following workshops:
Introduction to the Active-Participatory Approach | 9:45 am - 12:00 pm
- Learn how to optimize programs to meet youth needs through the Active-Participatory Approach.
- Identify ways to motivate and maximize youth engagement.
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Cooperative Learning | 12:45 pm - 3:00 pm
- Recognize ways to nurture youth leadership, build community, and keep things fun.
- Leave equipped with grouping strategies and ways to build cooperative learning into any program setting.
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Learn24 will host a two-hour workshop, Developmental Youth Outcomes, on Wednesday, March 18, 2020. Attendees will learn strategies on incorporating developmental outcomes into the program and organization. This interactive and hands-on workshop will provide participants with practical skills that are designed to improve the quality of interactions with youth.
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Support out-of-school-time (OST) programs this tax season by making a Contribution to Taxpayer Support for Afterschool Programs for At-Risk Students, under the contributions section on Schedule U, Part II, line 2 of the 2019 DC Individual Income Tax Form. Contributions will be used by the OST Office to support grants to organizations that provide educational and enrichment opportunities for homeless youth or those residing at public housing communities.
For more than 40 years, the Marion S. Barry Summer Youth Employment Program (MBSYEP) has provided youth across the District with opportunities and experiences necessary to succeed. Applications are now open for youth and employers who want to participate in the 2020 MBSYEP. The deadline to apply is February 29, 2020. District youth ages 14 to 24 and businesses interested in becoming host employers may apply online here.
In celebration of the nearly 400,000 women and girls living in the nation's capital, and the 165 million women and girls across the country, Mayor Muriel Bowser and #FITDC, along with the National Women's History Museum, are kicking off Women's History Month with the 2nd Annual #FITDC HerStory 5K!
This run/walk is a free #FITDC event and is open to participants of all ages and genders. Be inspired by the achievements of women during a run through downtown DC. RSVP today!
The U.S. Department of Education is seeking proposals for workshop sessions at the Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) Grant Program 2020 Summer Symposium in Baltimore, MD, on July 15-16, 2020. Out-of-school-time practitioners, researchers, program directors, evaluators, 21st CCLC state coordinators, afterschool networks, and others are invited to submit abstracts for consideration. Proposals must be submitted by February 28, 2020. More information can be found here.
The National Children’s Museum located in the heart of downtown Washington, DC is now open to the public. Through interactive exhibitions exploring science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM), the National Children’s Museum is developing young minds. Schedule your visit today.
HumanitiesDC seeks to create exciting public humanities programs for the people of Washington, DC. The Humanities Grant Program allows applicants to request up to $30,000 for projects that create innovative and digital stories for public audiences. Applications are due on March 13, 2020. More information about eligibility criteria, deadlines, past awardees, and areas of interest can be found here.
The DC chapter of the Awesome Foundation is offering a $1,000 grant to nonprofit organizations that make DC more awesome. DC residents interested in improving the District of Columbia through arts, culture, and/or community experiences are encouraged to apply. The deadline to submit an application is March 22, 2020. The full application can be found here.
The Amphion Foundation Grant Program is accepting applications from nonprofit performing ensembles for general operating support or special project support. In general, grants will range between $1,000 and $7,500, although larger grants may be awarded to organizations with an extraordinary commitment to contemporary concert music or a particularly significant project. For consideration, submit applications by April 1, 2020. Learn more here.
The Karma for Cara (K4C) Microgrant Program is the bridge between ideas and action. By providing microgrants up to $1,000, K4C helps young citizen leaders execute and magnify their initiatives to help repair our world. Students 18 years of age and under may apply for funds between $250 and $1,000 to complete service projects in their communities. Applications must be received by April 1, 2020 for consideration. Read more about application deadlines and criteria here.
The Sparkplug Foundation is accepting applications from start-up organizations and new projects of established organizations in music, education, and community organizing. Past grants ranged from $1,000 to $15,000. Preliminary questions must be received by April 6, 2020 at 11:59 pm ET. For more information on deadlines and criteria, click here.
Since 1963, the Philip L. Graham Fund has supported local nonprofit organizations that provide both essential and enriching programs to the communities in the Washington, DC area. Grant awards are up to $75,000 in the following interest areas; arts and humanities, community endeavors, education, and health and human services. Applications are due by April 15, 2020. Learn more about focus areas, eligibility criteria, deadlines, and past awardees by clicking here.
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