The School Year 2021-22 High-Impact Tutoring (HIT) Request for Applications (RFA) invites nonprofit organizations with demonstrated success providing tutoring programs and a strong fiscal infrastructure to apply. This RFA will support existing successful evidence-based tutoring programs to scale and/or support experienced evidence-based tutoring programs that can demonstrate the ability to deliver a new tutoring program to serve students in grades pre-K-12. The maximum grant award amount is $750,000. Grant funds may only be used to serve students attending a District public school (DCPS or charter school). Applications must be received by July 19, 2021 at 5:00 pm to be considered. View the complete application here.
The Institute for Youth Development encourages youth development professionals in the District to participate in one of the upcoming workshops to learn new strategies that foster supportive environments for youth.
Register now! Space is limited.
Improve staff competencies by hosting a training through The Institute for Youth Development (The Institute). The Institute offers free virtual on-demand workshops to youth development professionals serving District of Columbia youth. A minimum commitment of 10 participants is required to host the workshop; request a training here. Email questions to learn24@dc.gov.
Please note: Requests should be scheduled at least six weeks in advance.
Fair Chance's 2021 Pathways Partnership Program is an 8-month program that aligns leadership and organizational practices to build stronger nonprofits. It is a relationship-based, customized, and intensive program that can help the nonprofits strengthen their leadership and build the systems, policies, procedures, and tools the nonprofit needs. The deadline for applications is Thursday, July 1, 2021 at 5:00 pm. More information can be found here.
Maryland Mentor is excited to present a series of town halls to hear from mentoring programs in the District. Come engage in discussions about the state of mentoring in DC and hear ideas on making mentoring even better for the community. Register to attend one of the following dates:
A new study released by Afterschool Alliance takes an in-depth look at the findings from Summertime in America for Black Families and Communities. One key finding from the study is that participation rates among black students in 2019 and 2020 were higher than ever before. The percentage of Black families reporting that their child was in a summer program remains higher than the national average, though the difference has narrowed over time. Read the complete publication here.
The Bowser Administration, Office of the Deputy Mayor for Education (DME), and the Office of Out of School Time Grants and Youth Outcomes (OST Office) is excited to announce the release of the School Year 2021-22 Grant Competitions. Nonprofit organizations that provide District children and youth with high quality and supportive out-of-school time (OST) programs during the School Year are strongly encouraged to apply. The deadline to apply is Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at 5:00 pm.
Information regarding the different Grant Competitions can be found below:
School Year 2021-22 Grant Competitions:
- School Year 2021-22 Small Nonprofit
- School Year 2021-22
View the School Year 2021-22 Grant Competitions here.
The Captain Planet Foundation will grant $2,500 to nonprofit organizations that motivate children to use innovation, nature-based design, and/or technology to address an environmental problem in their communities. For consideration, please submit applications by July 15, 2021. Learn more here.
The Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation will fund nonprofit organizations up to $20,000 in program funding and/or operating funds. Areas of focus include museums, arts and culture, performing arts, education, schools, youth, and more. Applications must be received by November 10, 2021 to be considered. To learn more information regarding deadlines, criteria, and past recipients please, click here.
The Cornell Douglas Foundation offers small grants to non-profit organizations that work to advocate for environmental health and justice, promote stewardship, and encourage respect for sustainability. With grant amounts averaging $10,000, the Foundation supports programs in environmental health, sustainability, and education for elementary and high school students. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Click here for more information about eligibility criteria and areas of interest.
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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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