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Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser and Deputy Mayor for Education Paul Kihn announced that 91 nonprofit youth-serving organizations will receive a total of $12.26 million from the Office of Out of School Time Grants and Youth Outcomes (OST Office) for Fiscal Year 2022 and School Year 2021-22 programming. More than 9,600 youth in the District will access programming in the subject areas of academics, arts, athletics, dance, cooking, financial literacy, mentoring, music, social emotional support, STEM, and much more as a result of the funds distributed through these grant competitions.
Read the complete press release here.
The Office of Out of School Time Grants and Youth Outcomes (OST Office), located in the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Education (DME) is currently accepting applications for its Summer Strong 2022 grant competitions. The Summer Strong 2022 Out of School Time Request for Applications (RFAs) invites high-performing, fiscally responsible, nonprofits that focus on youth development and has a history of success with increasing participants academic knowledge, skills, and behaviors and serve school age children and youth with summer programs to apply. Grant funds may only be used to serve children and youth who reside in the District of Columbia. The deadline to apply is December 6, 2021 at 5:00 pm.
Review the different grant competitions and grant information sessions below.
Summer Strong 2022 Grant Competitions:
- Summer Strong 2022 Small Nonprofit
- Summer Strong 2022 Coordinating Entity
- Summer Strong 2022
Questions regarding the RFA must be submitted via email to Summer2022RFA@dc.gov.
View the different grant competitions here.
The OST Office and Office for Students in the Care of D.C. (SCDC), located in the DME, is accepting applications from nonprofit organizations with a history of supporting scholarship programs to manage the Out of School Time (OST) Youth Scholarship Program. The OST Youth Scholarship Program is a new program with the goal of increasing access to OST programs for students with specific needs. Specifically, the program will support students who may be identified as at-risk. The OST Office seeks one partner to manage the entirety of the scholarship program from application, through selection, and finally the award. The deadline to apply is Monday, November 22, 2021 at 5:00 pm.
The OST Office will host a grant session on Friday, November 5, 2021 from 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm to provide an overview and answer questions related to the RFA. All potential applicants are strongly encouraged to attend. Click to join meeting.
View the complete RFA here.
The Institute for Youth Development is committed to providing youth development professionals with an opportunity to gain practical skills that can be implemented in their interactions with youth immediately. This listing of upcoming workshops helps promote a positive environment with 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.
The Annie E. Casey Foundation published an article exploring what it would look like to advance racial equity in ways that would create places to live, work, and play where every young person feels both welcomed and included. The article identifies 7 key components of belonging:
- Making first impressions meaningful
- Being seen
- Being affirmed
- Valuing culture
- Being heard
- Having a sense of agency
- Focusing on well-being.
Read the complete publication here.
In a recent brief published by the American Institute for Research, researchers examine a potential pathway to understanding how learning and development happen in quality afterschool and summer programs. Other key topics discussed throughout this brief include:
- The impact of afterschool and summer learning
- How afterschool and summer programs promote learning and development
- Building back better in support of youth, families, and communities,
- and more.
Read the complete brief here.
Join the National Summer Learning Association on November 8-10, 2021 in Washington, DC to learn about the latest research from the field, resources to enhance program operations and planning, plus insight from an array of high-profile speakers whose messages will motivate individuals through their professional journey. Learn more about speakers, COVID-19 policy, conference schedule, and more here.
The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation is accepting grant applications from nonprofit organizations that work to improve the lives of DC-area residents, with a particular emphasis on vulnerable and underserved individuals. Applications must be received by Monday, November 1, 2021. View information regarding the application process, funding restrictions, previous grant recipients, and 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 Wednesday November 10, 2021 to be considered. To learn more information regarding deadlines, criteria, and past recipients please, click here.
The AMS Epsilon Fund awards grants of up to $15,000 in support of summer mathematics programs for mathematically talented high school students. The goal of the program is to aid and promote programs that support and nurture mathematically talented youth in the United States. Applications must be received by Wednesday December 15, 2021 to be considered. Find out more information regarding eligibility criteria and focus areas here.
KidsGardening has supported school and youth educational garden projects that enhance the quality of life for students and their communities since 1982. The 2022 Youth Garden Grant will award 50 nonprofit organizations, public or private schools, or youth programs that are expanding or planning a new garden program. The deadline to submit an application is Friday, December 17, 2021. More information about the application process can be found here.
Weekly newsletter of funding opportunities.
 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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