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ICYMI: Summer Learning, Victory in NYC in Latest Issue of the Afterschool Advocate

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ICYMI: Summer Learning, Victory in NYC in Latest Issue of the Afterschool Advocate

Summer learning at a glance: Summer learning at a glance:

This issue kicks off with—what else—summer! Last week we released a small part of our upcoming Uncertain Times survey in conjunction with Summer Learning Day. The survey affirms what afterschool program providers and staff working in the field already know: summer learning programs for kids are facing growing enrollment and tighter budgets. Nearly a fifth of summer programs (17 percent) reported reducing their services last summer due to budget pressures, while more than half (54 percent) said they expect increased enrollment this summer. Check out the article here. This issue’s Outreach section has text for a letter-to-the-editor or blog post on the importance of summer learning and includes stats from the new data.

The Advocate contains happier budget news out of New York City. Thanks to the tireless work of the Campaign for Children, afterschool providers, parents and youth in New York City, Mayor Michael Bloomberg and City Council Speaker Christine Quinn have announced that they will restore $150 million for child care and afterschool programs to the city’s budget. Read more.

If you haven’t already started planning for Lights On Afterschool 2012, this issue has tips on ways to get started! Be sure to download the Afterschool Alliance’s Lights On Afterschool Event Planning Kit and ensure that your program is ready to join the more than 7,500 communities and one million Americans who will celebrate afterschool programs on October 18. Read more about getting a jump start on Lights On 2012.

Sadly, it’s not all good news. In a move that caused deep concern for afterschool advocates and for families that rely on afterschool programs, the Senate Appropriations Committee passed legislation that would provide level funding, $1.15 billion, for 21st Century Community Learning Centers in the 2013 fiscal year budget —but would also let states divert 21st CCLC funds from afterschool and summer learning programs. Read Afterschool Alliance Executive Director Jodi Grant’s take on it here

If you missed attending the Afterschool for All Challenge last month, be sure to check out a special episode of the podcast Please Speak Freely from Development Without Limits. Portions of the podcast were recorded live from the Challenge. It features an interview with Jodi Grant and highlights from the opening panel and the “Breakfast of Champions.”

In each issue there are funding and award notices, news from programs around the country, great quotes about afterschool and education, resources and conference announcements from around the country.

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Now open: The New York Life Foundation offers grants up to $100,000 for OST programs serving middle school youth - apply now!

The New York Life Foundation’s 2024 Aim High grant competition is now open for applications! A total of 40 grants totaling $1.8 million will be awarded to afterschool, summer, or expanded learning programs serving middle school youth. This marks the 8th year of the Aim High grant...

BY: Tiyana Glenn      12/12/23

Up to $30k for programs improving family literacy, engagement, leadership

The National Center for Families Learning (NCFL) is seeking program proposals for the Sharon Darling Innovation Fund (SDIF) Family Learning System Challenge. This funding opportunity will award up to $30,000 to organizations that are developing and implementing innovative programs and strategies...

BY: Nicole Pettenati      04/18/23

Check your afterschool program's eligibility for Yield Giving grants

In the past three years, MacKenzie Scott has shaken up traditional philanthropy by granting high-dollar awards to nonprofits in a variety of fields, including afterschool and summer learning. Until now, programs had no way of applying for or expressing interest in these awards.  At the end...

BY: Nicole Pettenati      04/11/23

Workforce Pathways for Youth grants available

In March, the Department of Labor published a Notice of Funding Opportunity for Workforce Pathways for Youth Grants. A pre-recorded applicant webinar will be available by April 14, 2023 and applications will be due May 19, 2023. The grants offer up to $2 million to national out-of-school time...

BY: Jillian Luchner      04/07/23

Now open: Grants up to $100,000 from the New York Life Foundation for Out-of-School Time (OST) programs

The New York Life Foundation is seeking applications for $1,800,000 in grants to afterschool, summer, or expanded learning programs serving underserved middle-school youth. This is the seventh year of the Foundation’s Aim High grant competition, and this year’s awards will bring...

BY: Dan Gilbert      12/06/22

New Wallace Foundation and EdCounsel resource offers opportunities to discover funding streams and develop partnerships

This July, The Wallace Foundation launched a new free resource created by EducationCounsel (EdCounsel): “Using Federal Funds for Summer Learning and Afterschool: A New Guide for Providers, School Districts, and Intermediaries” to help out-of-school time providers and leaders, school and...

BY: Sophie Kidd      08/09/22

Funding opportunity: National grant initiative for civic learning projects

By Frances Hannan, Program Officer for the WW Higher Education Media Fellowship and the Director of Multimedia Projects at the Institute for Citizens & Scholars. The Civic Spring Fellowship has open applications for two innovative grant initiatives that will support young people looking to...

BY: Guest Blogger      04/04/22

Now open: The New York Life Foundation offers grants up to $100,000 for OST programs serving middle school youth - apply now!

The New York Life Foundation’s 2024 Aim High grant competition is now open for applications! A total of 40 grants totaling $1.8 million will be awarded to afterschool, summer, or expanded learning programs serving middle school youth. This marks the 8th year of the Aim High grant...

BY: Tiyana Glenn      12/12/23

$1.8M awarded to middle school out-of-school time programs

The New York Life Foundation and the Afterschool Alliance are pleased to announce the 2023 Aim High grant recipients. Now in its seventh year, the Aim High grant has provided a total of $9.75 million dollars to afterschool, summer and expanded learning programs that help middle school students...

BY: Dan Gilbert      06/21/23

Now open: Grants up to $100,000 from the New York Life Foundation for Out-of-School Time (OST) programs

The New York Life Foundation is seeking applications for $1,800,000 in grants to afterschool, summer, or expanded learning programs serving underserved middle-school youth. This is the seventh year of the Foundation’s Aim High grant competition, and this year’s awards will bring...

BY: Dan Gilbert      12/06/22

New Wallace Foundation and EdCounsel resource offers opportunities to discover funding streams and develop partnerships

This July, The Wallace Foundation launched a new free resource created by EducationCounsel (EdCounsel): “Using Federal Funds for Summer Learning and Afterschool: A New Guide for Providers, School Districts, and Intermediaries” to help out-of-school time providers and leaders, school and...

BY: Sophie Kidd      08/09/22