The After School and Out of School Time-Subgrant provides support to ASOST programs, which will strengthen the quality and increase access to learning and enrichment programming that improve academic, college and career readiness, and social-emotional outcomes for school aged youth.
Donor Name: United Way of Central Massachusetts
State: Massachusetts
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 05/15/2025
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Less than 1 Year
Details:
The United Way of Central Massachusetts (UWCM), in partnership with the United Way of North Central (UWNCM) and the United Way of South Central (UWSCM) Massachusetts, has received funding from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). This funding provides the three United Ways the chance to subgrant awards to after school and out of school time (ASOST) providers.
Focus Areas
- Funding available to support youth in summer programs 3-5 days per week in one of the following categories:
- Academic Focus
- Provide ASOST programming which offers learning experiences that are academically relevant, real-world related, and interactive to enhance academic success for students (pre-k to grade 6).
- Provide ASOST programming which offers learning experiences that are academically relevant, real-world related, and interactive to enhance academic success for students (grades 7-12).
- Mental Health Focus
- Provide embedded mental health support into ASOST programming for students (pre-k to grade 12).
- Academic Focus
Priorities of DESE
- Programs that support the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s (DESE’s or Department’s) Educational Vision, including supporting the whole student, deeper learning, and culturally and linguistically sustaining practices that contribute to affirming environments where students have a sense of belonging;
- Programs that are operated by non-profit community-based organizations (CBOs) and school districts, including charter schools and collaboratives;
- Programs in communities or schools/districts where at least 25% of students served are considered low-income and/or are in schools in chronically underperforming status;
- Programs that specifically aim to welcome and serve students from all identities and backgrounds;
- Programs that engage and leverage knowledge and strengths of students, families, staff and community to inform programming design and decisions;
- Programs that offer comprehensive programming at least 3–5 days a week and/or approximately 150 hours per year/summer;
- Programs that are evidence/research-based; and
- Programs that have or plan to strengthen partnerships with local schools and/or other community-based organizations.
Funding Information
Awards will range between $5,000-$20,000.
Grant Period
Funding for this grant will begin on July 1, 2025 and end on August 31, 2025.
Eligibility Criteria
- Subgrants will be awarded to 501(c)3 organizations or municipalities serving school age youth outside of the school day. Boys and Girls Clubs and YMCAs may not apply for funding.
- Each proposed program must provide services to youth residing in one or more of the cities/towns served by UWNCM. Separate program proposals must be submitted if your program plans to serve youth within multiple United Way service areas.
For more information, visit UWCM.
