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The Commission on Out of School Time Grants and Youth Outcomes (OST Commission) will hold a public meeting on Thursday, March 24, 2022 from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm. The OST Commission will hear updates from the Office of Out of School Time Grants and Youth Outcomes and the OST Commission Committees.
Providers, organizations, and/or individuals interested in providing public comment should email learn24@dc.gov by the close of business on Tuesday, March 22nd at 5:00 pm for consideration.
Register here to attend.
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.
*New Workshop
DC+XQ is a districtwide, community-led initiative that invites students, educators, families, and community partners to come together to rethink the future of high school across DC Public Schools.
Please join District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) and the XQ team on March 22 at 11:00am to learn more about this innovative initiative and the important role that community partners will play throughout the process. RSVP to attend here.
Afterschool Alliance recently conducted a webinar providing various data and resources available for programs to help kids learn, explore, and connect this summer. Some important takeaways include four key qualities that effective programs use that benefit youth.
- Sufficient duration and regular attendance
- Quality instruction (both academics and enrichment)
- Targeted to student needs
- Positive site climate
To learn more about resources available to help make this game-changing summer, check out the full webinar recording here. Read the complete article here.
On behalf of Learn24 Coordinating Entities that will be announced in March, the OST Office is accepting applications from high-quality subcontractors (vendors) to provide educational, social, emotional, and/or physical health opportunities and activities for children at DC Housing Authority and DC Department of Human Services short-term family housing sites. The deadline to apply is Monday, April 18, 2022 at 5:00 pm. View the complete RFA here. Complete the application here.
Visit Learn24.dc.gov for more information.
The DC chapter of the Awesome Foundation is offering $1,000 grants 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 Sunday, March 20, 2022. The full application can be found here.
The Sheila Fortune Foundation (SFF) provides funding of up to $10,000 for art programs for "at-risk" youth. The SFF Board and staff use this term to describe youth who are facing the challenges of poverty, juvenile delinquency, parental substance abuse, and negligence. When minimal education and language barriers exist the difficulty is compounded and trying to deal with the challenges of staying in school is almost insurmountable. A purpose of the Sheila Fortune Foundation is to provide an outlet through the performing arts for the frustrated, anxious, and repressed feelings of the “at-risk” youth. The deadline to apply is Thursday, March 30, 2022. Review the application here.
The Amphion Foundation Grant Program is accepting applications from nonprofit performing ensembles for general operating support or special project support. In general, grants of up to $7,500 are available to eligible organizations. For consideration, submit applications by Tuesday, April 5, 2022. Learn more here.
The Dollar General Literacy Foundation is accepting applications for its Youth Literacy Grant Competition. Grants of up to $4,000 will be awarded to support the implementation or expanding existing literacy programs, purchasing new technology or equipment to support literacy initiatives, or purchasing books, materials, or software for literacy programs. Applications must be received by Sunday, May 19, 2022. Program guidelines, a list of previous grant recipients, and application instructions are available 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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