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.

Brockport Research Institute is a NYS certified woman-owned business enterprise that provides grant-writing, evaluation and professional learning services.  For questions or more information on this or any other grant opportunity, please contact us at info@BrockportResearchInstitute.com or call the office (585) 431-3416