Funding for Middle School Out of School Time with Aim High program
Grant Opportunity: The Aim High program is part of the New York Life Foundation’s ongoing investment in middle school out-of-school-time (OST) programs to help eighth-graders reach ninth grade on time. The grant program will fund afterschool, summer and expanded learning programs. for technical assistance, capacity building, enhancing direct service activities, and/or program expansion. Click here to view the full RFP.
- 1-Year Grants: Applications for 1-Year projects should focus on ways in which the OST program and proposed activities would help address opioid and other substance misuse in their community.
- 2-Year Grants: These grant projects should focus specifically on indicators of success such as on-time promotion to the 9 th grade; school attendance rates; improved behavior, grades, and test scores; and the development of social and emotional skills.
Eligibility:
- 501(c)(3) organizations
- Organizations serving grades 6-8)
- Organizations serving at least 75%of students who qualify for Free or Reduced Lunch
Grant Amount: 2-year grants: $50-!00,000; 1-year grants: $15,000
Grant Period: 1-Year grants: May 2020 – May 2021. 2-Year: May 2020 – May 2022.
Application Deadline: January 24, 2020
For more information: Click here, for the application and eligibility requirements. Questions from applicants should be directed to dgilbert@afterschoolalliance.org.
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