An after-school program at a local area church has come into some money!
Officials at the Baptist Church will have an extra $126,000 to play with this coming academic year, thanks to a grant program aimed at supporting after-school programs across the state.
As was the rule nine years ago when the grants program was established, only school districts were eligible for funding. Today, grants are available for public and private organizations, including faith-based organizations.
Other school districts also received grant funds, as did an after-school program.
In total, the grants, funded through the program, will award more than $4 million to 25 community learning centers. The grants given to this year's 24 recipients range in amounts from more than $299,000 to $75,000. The funds will be used to "establish and expand academic enrichment activities in after-school programs."
Most funds were awarded to organizations in high-poverty areas and to low-performing schools in both rural and urban communities.
The grants also fund literacy and other educational programs for the families of these students as well as remedial education, tutoring, mentioning, limited English proficiency programs, counseling programs, character education programs and leadership skills training. "These programs enhance the services that schools provide during the traditional school day," said a spokesperson in a press release. "Students who are struggling in class can get a real academic boost in a well-run after-school setting."
Past year recipients include 14 school districts, two community-based organizations, five faith-based organizations, two nationally affiliated nonprofit agencies and one daycare center.
For more information about this program and whether or not your program meets the eligibility requirements, you can visit the website for more information.
No comments:
Post a Comment
This is a moderated blog!