Funding Out-of-School Time Programs—Now and in the Future Millions of families depend on out-of-school time programs to support their children’s overall health and development outside of the classroom. Fortunately, the American Rescue Plan included $122 billion designated for education and $350 billion in flexible funding that many states and communities used to launch out-of-school time initiatives to support the social, emotional, and academic needs of children and youth. Once the spending window for these dollars closes, though, school districts that received the most funds (based on student poverty levels) will experience the most significant decline in funding. Consequently, advocates and program providers must plan now for a thoughtful, long-term approach to funding outof-school time programs with other federal, state, and local funding sources. This fact sheet highlights some of the potential funding sources that can support out-of-school time programs. While it is not a comprehensive guide, it provides a general overview that advocates and providers can use as a starting point to think through sustainable funding options to support out-of-school time services. Download PDF Filed under:Middle Childhood, Youth, Advocates/Intermediaries, Funders, Policymakers/Agency Leaders, Publication, Sourcing Additional Funding More Resources Video Madison Youth Workers Say We Must Invest in Kids’ Curiosity to Help Them Succeed Two career youth workers share their perspectives for helping young people succeed. Video How to Build Sustainable Funding for Kids: The Case for Children’s Funding Coordinators This webinar breaks down how children’s funding coordinators can champion meaningful and sustainable funding for children and youth in your communities. Updates and Events Interview March 21, 2024 Madison Youth Workers Say We Must Invest in Kids’ Curiosity to Help Them Succeed Interview February 13, 2024 Investing Early in Child Well-Being Gives King County Kids the “Best Start” Insights December 12, 2023 Investing in Pandemic Recovery for Children and Youth Will Require Long-Term Planning Beyond the American Rescue Plan Close Share it! Share on Facebook Share on X Share on LinkedIn Click to copy URL Link Copied!
Video Madison Youth Workers Say We Must Invest in Kids’ Curiosity to Help Them Succeed Two career youth workers share their perspectives for helping young people succeed.
Video How to Build Sustainable Funding for Kids: The Case for Children’s Funding Coordinators This webinar breaks down how children’s funding coordinators can champion meaningful and sustainable funding for children and youth in your communities.
Interview March 21, 2024 Madison Youth Workers Say We Must Invest in Kids’ Curiosity to Help Them Succeed
Interview February 13, 2024 Investing Early in Child Well-Being Gives King County Kids the “Best Start”
Insights December 12, 2023 Investing in Pandemic Recovery for Children and Youth Will Require Long-Term Planning Beyond the American Rescue Plan