According to an Afterschool Alliances report, Washington, D.C. is ranked first in the top 10 states for afterschool, in large part due to the fact that its participation rate of 24 percent is higher than any state in 2020, with more than 21,000 children taking part in a program. D.C. also saw a 50 percent reduction in the rate of children alone and unsupervised in the hours afterschool, dropping from 26 percent in 2014 to 13 percent in 2020. Additionally, parents rank programs highly, with more than 9 in 10 D.C. parents reporting that they are satisfied with their child’s afterschool program. Learn more here.
The Commission on Out of School Time Grants and Youth Outcomes (OST Commission) is currently accepting applications from individuals interested in advancing the mission and vision of the OST Commission. Individuals with a background in youth development and a passion for out-of-school time programming should consider applying. The Commission is especially seeking members that are youth and who have engaged in OST programming. Learn more here.
The OST Office is establishing multiple working groups in support of the prospective My Afterschool DC initiative. If you are interested in engaging in one or more of our working groups that are focusing specifically on My Afterschool DC, please email the Executive Director of the OST Office, Dr. Shontia Lowe, at Shontia.Lowe@dc.gov by COB on Wednesday May 10, 2023 to indicate your interest. More information will be forthcoming for those that have indicated an interest shortly after.
Working group space is limited so please indicate your interest as soon as you can. We look forward to continuing to partner with you.
While DC government is still in the final stages of the FY24 budget formulation, My Afterschool DC (an expansion of investments in after school seats and the OST Office’s capacity) passed through the committee budget markup but the committee of the whole included a recommendation to scale back the staff required for the My Afterschool DC web platform. My Afterschool DC represents our continued investment in the OST Office’s grantees and youth, and it is our down payment on afterschool for all children, youth, and families across the District that want it, starting with priority elementary schools. We anticipate that Council may make cuts to this initiative in the budget they will present for a first vote on 5/16.
If you support the OST investments preservation, expanded investments in our children, youth, and families, and the OST FY24 budget (inclusive of My Afterschool DC), and if you want to ensure that your voices are heard, we encourage you to engage with members of the DC Council now, and especially between the first vote on the budget (5/16) and the final vote on the budget (5/30).
 Horizons of Greater Washington
Horizons of Greater Washington is an award-winning, tuition-free academic and enrichment program serving DC public and charter school students and families from underserved communities through extended learning, hands on enrichment, leadership development, field trips and culturally-reflective services.
Learn more about their mission and programming here.
The 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.
Becoming Anti-Racist is a Journey; Not A Destination Tuesday, May 16, 2023 – 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Mark Your Calendar! The OST Office will be announcing their FY24 OST grants, as follows:
- FY24 OST/ Small Nonprofit and Coordinating Entities RFA is scheduled to be posted on the Learn24 website by May 17, 2024.
- OST Special Competition RFAs are scheduled to be posted by May 31, 2023.
Other Funding Opportunities
Up to 13 unrestricted, two-year general operating grants will be awarded once a year. Each grant will be a maximum of $10,000 per year for a total of up to $20,000 which can be used to support a range of activities including targeted initiatives and/or unrestricted, capacity-building. For consideration, applicants must submit a proposal via The Community’s Foundation’s online application system no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, May 12, 2023. Learn more here.
The District of Columbia’s Mayor’s Office on Latino Affairs (MOLA) is soliciting grant applications from qualified 501(c)(3) community-based organizations (CBOs) serving the District’s Latino constituents [residents and/or business owners] – for its FY2023 Multicultural Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP). The FY2023 SYEP offers CBOs with a current and valid 501(c) (3) status located in the District of Columbia one-time grant of up to $15,000 for operational costs and additional funding for youth stipend. The grant is intended to provide District of Columbia youth ages 14-24 with meaningful and structured summer experience and career readiness opportunities and services with a variety of community-based partners for the duration of the SYEP. Awarded grants will range is up to $15,000. The deadline to apply is Monday, May 22, 2023 at 5:00 PM. For more information, please click here.
DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) announced that applications are also now being accepted for DPR’s Rec for ALL Community Grants to support programs, activities, and events for young District residents. These grants will empower community-based organizations to engage youth ages 6-18 through recreation with an emphasis on those with barriers to access. The $3 million investment is expected to support at least 250 grants that will reach over 10,000 DC youth. Rec for ALL Grants include:
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Support Grants – Up to $5,000 that can be used to purchase equipment, supplies, or materials for existing programs.
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Engagement Grants – Up to $10,000 to support field trips and other enrichment activities.
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Event and Travel Grants – Up to $10,000 to provide travel to athletic competitions for youth groups.
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Programming Grants – Up to $150,000 in funding geared toward established organizations to fund the expansion of new or existing recurring programs.
Applications will be accepted on an on-going rolling basis until Monday, July 30, 2023 or until funds are exhausted. Learn more about this opportunity here.
Shape America is accepting applications for the Tommy Wilson Memorial Grant to support recreational programs for individuals with disabilities. Grants are awarded up to $1,500 per year. For consideration, applications must be received by Thursday, June 1, 2023. Review the application 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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