Funding and Sustainability

Getting funding and long-term sustainability can feel daunting.  You’ll find all the tools you need to get started and plan for the future here.

Tools:  Take an online tutorial, learn how to find new funding sources close to home, see tips on writing proposals and read funding publications that will guide you through the process.

Funding Database: Don’t know where to find funding?  Take a look at our database, searchable by agency, locality or activity.

Expert Advice:  Learn from Q&A’s with funders and success stories from your peers.

Sponsorship Tips:   Find tips on attracting and sustaining sponsorship opportunities at your next afterschool events.

Connecting Business with Afterschool: Collaborate with businesses or build community collaboration to support afterschool.

In-Kind Donations & Partnerships: Expand your offerings through partnerships, and access new resources by tapping in-kind donations.

Know Your Funders: A Guide to STEM Funding for Afterschool