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RELEASE FEDERAL FUNDING FOR AFTERSCHOOL + SUMMER

The federal government is withholding states' 21st CCLC funding for local afterschool and summer programs for the 2025/2026 school year. These funds were appropriated by Congress and signed into law by the President on March 15.
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America After 3PM

The 4th edition of America After 3PM provides a detailed account of children in the afterschool hours, identifying trends in participation, demand, experiences, and opportunities.

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Afterschool Research

Access our collection of research resources that show afterschool programs are keeping kids safe, inspiring learning, and helping working families

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Afterschool programs keep kids safe, inspire them to learn and help working families. For every child in a program, four are waiting to get in. We're working to change that.

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America After 3PM spans a decade of data chronicling how children spend the hours between 3 and 6 p.m. — the hours after school ends and before parents typically return home from work.

Afterschool Snack

The afterschool blog on the latest research, resources, funding and policy on expanding quality afterschool and summer learning programs for children and youth. Read the latest.

In My Community

Get your kids involved in afterschool: Locate programs in your community and learn what to look for to identify high-quality programs.

Afterschool Issues:

21st Century Community Learning Centers

The 21st CCLC initiative is a key federal funding source supporting afterschool.

Afterschool & STEM learning

Changing perspectives. Shaping lives.

School-Age Child Care

The Child Care Development Block Grant is a major source of federal funding for afterschool

Nutrition and Meals

Nourishing young people through afterschool and summer meals and snacks.

Physical Activity

Afterschool and summer learning programs are the ideal setting for young people to get at least 60 minutes of vigorous physical activity.

Mentoring Afterschool

Afterschool programs are a perfect environment for mentoring of young people.

Afterschool in Housing

Bringing quality afterschool and summer learning programs to children and families in need.