Find Afterschool Funding

Afterschool for All Challenge
Background Materials

Congress faces tight spending limits for fiscal year 2027. But demand for programs continues to rise.

These programs are a priority for kids and families. Take action to urge Congress to increase funding for our local afterschool and summer programs!

Afterschool for All Challenge
Background Materials

Congress faces tight spending limits for fiscal year 2027. But demand for programs continues to rise.

These programs are a priority for kids and families. Take action to urge Congress to increase funding for our local afterschool and summer programs!

Use these resources to support your Congressional meetings.

Details to know

Letter to participants and agenda

Policy agenda & asks

Additional policy issues & optional asks

Resources to use

Hill meeting tips

Afterschool Caucus

Members Actions on Afterschool

21st CCLC Funding Chart

Template program profile

America After 3PM fact sheet

This Is School-Age Child Care

21st CCLC fact sheet

This Is Afterschool STEM

Next steps to take

Some of the most important work of the Afterschool for All Challenge comes after your calls. It's vital to follow up with offices to continue building your relationships with lawmakers, and it's important to keep afterschool in the public eye through media outreach and social media engagement.

Sample thank you note

Hill meeting feedback form

Media outreach tools

Social media tools

Key dates

Jul. 14-18: National Summer Learning Week
Celebrate summer learning

Oct. 23: Lights On Afterschool
Rally for afterschool across the nation