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Participate in one of four upcoming workshops hosted by The Institute for Youth Development. These interactive workshops are foundational for any individual working with youth. Attendees will learn various concepts that promote a positive environment for youth. The duration of each workshop is two hours.
Reserve your spot today!
Mayor Bowser and Chief Financial Officer Dewitt extended the tax deadline to July 15, 2020, read more here. As taxes are filed, consider supporting out-of-school-time (OST) programs 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.
Fear and anxiety about a disease can be overwhelming and cause strong emotions in adults and children. The Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) encourages the following tactics to reduce anxiety:
- Reach out for help; mental health is important.
- Exercise regularly.
- Limit time spent in public places.
- If working from home or in self-quarantine, arrange your space so it's calming. Make sure to shower and get dressed as if you're going to work.
- Moderate news intake.
- Practice deep breathing exercises or other methods of meditation.
Certified clinicians are available to speak with individuals 24 hours a day. Call the Department of Behavioral Health hotline at 1-888-793-4357.
The National Institute on Out-of-School Time (NIOST) recently released a new resource called Coaching for Quality in Out-of-School Time: A How to Guide. This guide discusses the core coaching competencies of relationships, communication, principles of adult learning, professionalism, and more. Download this free resource here.
The Smithsonian is providing free resources to support teachers and families across the world during these unprecedented times. Access digital resources from the various Smithsonian museums, research centers, libraries, archives, and more here.
Weekly newsletter of funding opportunities.
OSSE invites nonprofit organizations with a record of success in running or working with out-of-school time (before-school, after-school, weekends, and summer) programs or activities to apply for consideration on OSSE’s Prescreened External Organization list for the Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers program.
In order to be considered, interested organizations must submit a profile and proof of nonprofit status by email to 21stCCLC.Info@dc.gov by Thursday, April 30, 2020 at 6:00 pm that meet the requirements for establishing a minimum record of success. These requirements include operating as a nonprofit in good standing in DC and having a minimum five years of experience operating or delivering services to out-of-school time programs in DC. All eligible entities are encouraged to apply.
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Sports Award program will award up to $25,000 to community-based organizations that use sports to make communities healthier places to live, learn, work, and play. Applications must be received by May 6, 2020 to be considered. More information about selection criteria, past awardees, and the application process can be found here.
Shape America is accepting applications for the Tommy Wilson Memorial Grant to support recreational programs for individuals with disabilities. Grants are awarded up to $1,500 per year. For consideration, applications must be received by June 1, 2020. Review the application here.
The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation is accepting grant applications from nonprofit organizations that serve residents of the Washington, DC metropolitan area in the following program areas: Arts and Humanities, Community Services, Education, Health and the Environment. Applications must be received by July 1, 2020. Visit www.cafritzfoundation.org to learn more about the application process.
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