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Last Month, Mayor Muriel Bowser, Deputy Mayor for Education Paul Kihn, State Superintendent of Education Dr. Christina Grant, and the Executive Director of the Office of Out of School Time Grants and Youth Outcomes (OST Office) Dr. Shontia Lowe, announced that more than $22 million will be awarded to more than 120 nonprofit organizations that offer out-of-school time (OST) programming. These funds will expand opportunities for more than 15,000 District of Columbia school-aged youth. These programs will also provide a range of free and low-cost OST programs focusing on academic achievement, creative and performing arts, athletics, STEM, financial literacy, career development, and more.
View the full press release here.
Thank you to everyone who attended Afterschool in the City 2023 on Saturday, September 9, 2023, at Turkey Thicket Recreation Center. The OST Office would like to express our heartfelt appreciation to all the families, nonprofit organizations, community members, government agencies, and our outstanding youth MCs who helped make Afterschool in the City 2023 such a great experience. Attendees had the unique opportunity to engage directly with nonprofit organizations and government agencies, gaining valuable insights into the afterschool opportunities awaiting District of Columbia's youth during the School Year.
We kindly request attendees/participants' feedback on the event by Friday, September 29, 2023. Your insights are crucial in helping us enhance future experiences.
Complete this brief feedback survey here.
Please stay connected with us for upcoming workshops and events, thoughtfully hosted by Learn24.
The OST Office's 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.
Join Dr. Shontia Lowe, Executive Director of the Office of Out of School Time Grants and Youth Outcomes (OST Office) on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at 2:00 pm as we continue the ongoing conversation with grantees. Grantees will have the opportunity to share their first-hand experiences with the OST Office. Hear directly from the Executive Director regarding updates coming out of the OST Office, candidly share your experience with our Office as a grantee and provide constructive feedback that would benefit the growth and development of the OST Office.
Register here to attend.
Please Note: This meeting is specifically designed for organizations that currently receive funding from the OST Office.
There will be an OST Commission Meeting dedicated to discussing and voting on the final draft of the OST Office's 2023-2026 Strategic Plan on Thursday, September 28, 2023, at 6:00 pm. Any individuals and representatives of organizations who wish to comment at this meeting should notify the OST Office in advance by email at learn24@dc.gov. Individuals should furnish their names, addresses, telephone numbers, and organizational affiliation, and submit one electronic copy of their testimony two business days prior to the meeting.
Register here to attend.
Peace thru Culture provides specific outcomes to enrich, expose, and engage youth ages 12-18 in global citizenship. Peace thru Culture Global Trek programs are hosted in the Americas (North, South, and Central) and the Caribbean, providing an excellent backdrop for STEM + Arts, Service Learning, Civics, Language (Spanish, French, English), and Cultural Immersion. The Peace thru Culture Global Trek study abroad programs are curated by educators and tourism gurus with more than 20 years experience in their perspective fields to produce unique, educational, and safe travel experiences.
Learn more about Peace thru Culture here.
The District of Columbia Government’s Department of Human Resources is proud to offer its District Leadership Program (DLP). The DLP is an internship program designed to provide tomorrow’s leaders with the knowledge, tools, skills, and experiences that can be readily applied to their future challenges and pursuits, whether personal or professional. The Year Round FY 24 program will operate from Monday, October 23, 2023 - Friday, May 24th 2024. It is a part time 24 hours per week internship experience.
Learn more here.
Constellation’s Community Champions program invites organizations to apply for small grants (up to $500) from Constellation for causes that are important to the community. Preferred consideration will be given to those requests where the project, organization, or initiative focuses on education, environment, or youth. Applications must be submitted no later than Friday, September 15, 2023, to be considered. For more information regarding eligibility criteria, click here.
Diverse City Fund is a grantmaking organization dedicated to racial & social justice that invests financial and social capital that transforms systems in DC. This opportunity is available to any BIPOC-led, DC, community-based organizations, or groups, including startups, located in Washington DC. Successful awardees can receive up to $15,000. The deadline to apply is Monday, September 25, 2023. Learn more about eligibility, selection criteria, information sessions, 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 Saturday, September 30, 2023. For more information regarding eligibility criteria, click here.
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 Wednesday, November 15, 2023. View information regarding eligibility, selection criteria, regulations, required components, and more here.
Believe in Reading awards grants to nonprofit organizations that offer existing and probably successful literacy programs. The maximum grant award amount is $10,000. Grant applications are accepted on a rolling basis. For more information, click 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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