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On September 17, 2020, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced $9.38 million in grant awards to 92 non-profit organizations. These grants are awarded through the Office of Out of School Time Grants and Youth Outcomes (OST Office), and the grantees will support more than 11,000 youth with access to quality out-of-school time (OST) programming throughout the District. Programs will be provided in many ways including virtual and in-person. All grantees are expected to resume in-person programming when health conditions and local guidance permits. Read the full press release here.
The OST Office in partnership with DC Action for Children and DCPS is compiling a list of virtual OST programs for youth in the District of Columbia. Families are actively searching for programs and opportunities to engage youth beyond the classroom. Assist these families in their search by completing this brief form that will be used to create a directory for families. Please complete no later than October 15, 2020 to be included.
The Institute for Youth Development is committed to providing youth development professionals with an opportunity to gain practical skills. Attendees will learn various concepts that promote a positive environment for youth.
Register now! Space is limited.
Proposed rules for the OST Office has been posted in the District of Columbia Register and is accepting public comments. The proposed rules includes information for all nonprofits and distinguishes the various requirements for competitive and non-competitive grants. Comments should be sent to Debra Eichenbaum (debra.eichenbaum@dc.gov), Grants Management Specialist no later than October 5, 2020. Access the register here.
The Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library reopened with limited services on September 24, 2020 after a three-and-a-half-year renovation. The newly revitalized space will include over 200,000 new books, vast rows of public computers, DC history, power tools, music recording space, a rooftop garden, and more. Learn more about the reopening here.
Get a sneak peek of the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library here.
District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) Parent University is a workshop series for families facilitated by the Communications and Engagement Office. These sessions are designed to help families play important roles in supporting student learning and growth. This series of free online workshops will support DCPS families as students learn at home. RSVP for one of the below workshops here.
- September 24, 5:30 pm - Conversation is the New "Talk"
- October 1, 5:30 pm - Paying for College: FAFSA 101 (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
- October 8, 5:30 pm - College Admissions 101
- October 15, 5:30 pm - Supporting Students To and Through College
The Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) has developed a framework and process for staff to reflect on their own social and emotional growth. Insights gained from this personal reflection tool can be effectively used during SEL professional learning. Download the resource here.
Turnaround for Children has created a new set of tools and resources to help support staff, schools, and school systems. The crisis component of a tiered support system allows for students who are experiencing disruptions in their health, mood, behavior, and/or skill development to receive individualized support immediately. Read more here.
Weekly newsletter of funding opportunities.
The Grassroots Organizing for Social Change Program is offering grants of up to $25,000 to nonprofit organizations with budgets under $500,000 for activities and strategies an organization uses for creating social change. Applications must be received by Thursday, October 15, 2020 to be considered. Visit benandjerrysfoundation.org for more information.
The American Association of University Women is offering grant assistance to community-based nonprofit organizations for innovative programs or non-degree research projects that promote education and equity for women and girls. Grant awards range from $3,000 to $10,000. Applications must be received by December 1, 2020. View information regarding eligibility, selection criteria, regulations, required components, and more here.
The Classics for Kids Foundation provides grants to schools and nonprofit organizations to strengthen music education and string instrument programs. Grants are designed to forge strong local connections between students, families, and communities. The deadline to apply is December 31, 2020. For more information regarding eligibility criteria, click here.
The mission of the Harry Chapin Foundation is to support organizations that have demonstrated their ability to dramatically improve the lives and livelihood of people by helping them to become self-sufficient. The foundation focuses its grant making on community education programs, arts-in-education programs, and agricultural and environmental programs. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. More information can be found here.
 For resources and additional information on the District of Columbia Government’s response to coronavirus (COVID-19), please visit coronavirus.dc.gov.
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