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The Office of Out of School Time Grants and Youth Outcomes (OST Office) welcomes Kimetha Payton to the team! Kimetha recently worked as a Paralegal/Legal Assistant for CACI Inc. and before that she worked as a District of Columbia Public Schools for seven years. She completed her undergraduate studies at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (NC A&T) and received her Master's Degree from Howard University.
Join us in welcoming Kimetha to the team!
The Commission on Out of School Time Grants and Youth Outcomes (OST Commission) will hold a virtual public meeting on Thursday, January 26, 2023, from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm. The OST Commission will hear updates from the Office of Out of School Time Grants and Youth Outcomes, and the OST Commission Committees.
Individuals and representatives of organizations who wish to comment at a public meeting are asked to notify the OST Office in advance by email at learn24@dc.gov. Individuals should furnish their names, addresses, telephone numbers, and organizational affiliation, if any, and if available, submit one electronic copy of their testimony by the close of business on Tuesday, January 24th at 5:00 pm.
Register here to attend.
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.
Learn more here.
The Institute for Youth Development has announced the list of workshops that will be held in February 2023. Youth development professionals interested in improving their interactions with youth should register to attend one or more workshops below.
Space is limited! Register today.
Help families by listing your out-of-school time (OST) program(s) on the Learn24 program finder. Organizations that serve youth in the District of Columbia are encouraged to list their program. Families can use the program finder to identify out-of-school time (OST) programming in specific focus areas, ages, locations, and more for school-aged children. Complete this form to have your program listed.
Horton's Kids provides social-emotional learning and enrichment options for students ages 5-17 in the District of Columbia. Children and youth enrolled in programming at Horton's Kids have plenty of resources and supports available to them. Some supports available for enrolled participants include:
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High-Intensity Tutoring - all elementary students receive assistance to support them with literacy recovery.
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Career and Workforce Readiness - all high school students develop a clear post-secondary plan and help graduate on-time.
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Academic Support Sessions - all K-12 students are able to attend optional one-hour one-on-one homework help or subject specific tutoring.
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Health and Wellness - Strategic partnerships in the community has supported the youth and family members of the Horton's Kids community to learn holistic ways to support their physical and mental wellness.
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Summer Programming - During summer, all youth are engaged in social-emotional growth, community building, social games, and mindfulness activities that allow participants to engage positively with their peers and talk through different social situations.
Learn more about Horton's Kids and their programming here.
This toolkit from the Institute of Education Sciences catalogs a variety of resources useful to supporting evidence-based practices for afterschool, summer, and out-of-school time settings. It includes resources on continuous improvement, identifying needs and assets, selecting interventions, planning for implementation, implementation, and examining program outcomes. View the toolkit here.
Fair Chance is currently accepting applications for the Praxis Partnership; a free, one-year, customized capacity building program for small nonprofits who serve children, youth, and families experiencing poverty in Washington, DC. Praxis Partners typically are organizations with budgets between $250K – $1M that are looking to build their infrastructure and take their organizations to the next level. Priority is given to organizations with leaders who have shared lived experience with the communities they serve. Applications are due by Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at 5:00 pm. Learn more about this opportunity here.
The Events DC Community Grant Program provides financial support to qualified nonprofit organizations dedicated to supporting children through sports, performing arts, or cultural arts in the District of Columbia. The maximum grant amount is $25,000. Applications must be received by Wednesday, February 1, 2023. Apply here.
The New York Life Foundation is seeking applicants for its Aim High local grant program to support the ability of local community-based afterschool and summer learning programs to provide the foundational skills and guidance that middle school students need to be prepared for the critical transition into high school. A total of 40 grant awards will be made nationwide. The maximum grant award for this competition is $100,000. Applications must be received by Wednesday, February 1, 2023. Learn more about the application process here.
The Herb Block Foundation seeks proposals for its Pathways Out of Poverty program which focus on improving student achievement and healthy development of young people. Grants of up to $25,000 will be awarded to nonprofit organizations working to help young people in the greater Washington, DC region gain a quality education. Letters of intent are due no later than Thursday, February 2, 2023. For complete program guidelines and applications, click here.
The 2023 GroMoreGood Grassroots Grant presented by The Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation and KidsGardening is designed to bring the life-enhancing benefits of gardens to communities across the United States. A total of 160 grants worth a collective total of $95,000 will be awarded. Grant amounts range from $500 to $1,500. Applications must be received by Friday, February, 10, 2023 to be considered. For more information, click here.
The Catalogue for Philanthropy: Greater Washington is accepting applications to be a member of the 2023-24 Catalogue. The Catalogue for Philanthropy recognizes some of the best high-impact‚ community-based nonprofits in the Washington, DC region. Applications must be received by Tuesday, February 14, 2023 to be considered. Click here for more information, benefits, eligibility criteria, and areas of interest.
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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