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Tell Your Afterschool Story!
You could win a $50 gift card!
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As someone who understands the vital role afterschool and summer programs play in the lives of young people, families, and communities, we want to hear from you!
In as little as 15 minutes, you can help us continue to tell the story of the impact of programs, as well as bring attention to the tools and resources programs need to continue to keep young people feeling inspired, safe, and supported by trusted mentors and staff. Your response to this survey will inform funders, policymakers, and education leaders about the supports afterschool and summer learning programs are currently plenges they face, and what their needs are to better help their children and families.
Don’t miss the chance to make sure that your voice is a part of this important conversation! All those who complete the survey by 11:59 p.m. PT, Monday, November 18, will be entered into a drawing for the chance to win one of 50 gift cards in the amount of $50.
| Deadline to Submit: November 18, 11:59pm | |
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Save the Affordable Connectivity Program!
Internet access for 23 million families is at risk if Congress doesn't act.
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The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) was the only federal program that helped lower-income families afford high-speed internet and devices. Over one in six Americans relied on the ACP to get online and stay online.
Unfortunately, the ACP ran out of funding in June of 2024, causing families across the country to pay more for internet service, with many losing connectivity altogether.
That's why we are calling for additional ACP funding immediately. Not only would this funding allow the ACP to continue helping the millions of families who rely on it, it would also give policymakers time to come up with a plan to fund the program permanently.
We need to work together to keep the ACP funded.
Several national organizations including Common Sense Media, EducationSuperHighway, and others are involved and they recently created an online survey to capture testimonials either from individuals or organizations about the impact of the end of the ACP on access to the internet.
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National Afterschool Alliance Next Generation of Afterschool Leaders: Now Accepting Nominations | |
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Each year, the National AfterSchool Association recognizes a cohort of emerging young leaders who are afterschool champions and believers in the out-of-school time profession.
NAA's Next Generation of Afterschool Leaders identifies young leaders and recognizes and cultivates the talent of afterschool champions who have the potential to influence the field of afterschool for years to come. The selected emerging leader honorees will have demonstrated contributions that have started to influence beyond individual programs to organizations and communities, a proven passion for developing themselves and others, active engagement in efforts to elevate the afterschool field, and demonstrated persistence in their work to grow as leaders.
Join us in recognizing extraordinary individuals, age 30 or under — firm believers in the power of afterschool ― who are vested in things like advocacy, professional development, creative program design, the power of youth voice, data and evaluation, and social justice.
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Training and Professional Development | |
Back 2 Basics No-Cost Webinar Series | |
Hosted excitedly once again by the Youth MOVE Peer Center for youth, young adults and those who serve youth! Join us for our second series of fundamental workshops around best practices for youth engagement (or youth-focused recovery supports). | |
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Free Training for New Hampshire Out-of-School Time Providers
Out-of-School Time Basics
ACROSS NH provides training and technical assistance to out-of-school time (OST) providers in New Hampshire. Please see the list of upcoming trainings below. Visit our website at https://www.acrossnh.org/ for more trainings, series, events, the Social Emotional Learning Project, Granite Steps for Quality (GSQ) support, Afterschool Credential support, and more resources for OST.
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Equity and Inclusion
Date: Wed, Dec 11th
Time: 6:30-8:30pm
Location: Online Zoom Meeting
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Family, School, & Community Relationships
Date: Wed, Jan 8th
Time: 6:30-8:30pm
Location: Online Zoom Meeting
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Social and Emotional Learning Project: SEL Basics in OST Training Series
ACROSS NH is providing a series of 3 trainings on key topics of Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) for staff, directors, site directors, and anyone that works with children and youth in out-of-school time (OST). The series is designed to encourage anyone who works with children talking about key topics known to be foundational to understanding SEL, its importance in OST Programming, and ideas of what it means to implement SEL. This series is designed to spark discussion and inspire thinking together as a team, allowing novice and experienced staff to engage from their unique OST SEL experience.
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This fall, Afterschool Alliance is focusing on sustainability in afterschool and summer programs. As pandemic-relief funds wind down, long-term sustainability has become a top priority for afterschool program providers across the nation.
Funding for programs can come from various sources, including federal, state, and local governments, foundations large and small, and other donor groups. Tracking down those funding streams and determining eligibility takes a lot of time and resources, which we know are in short supply.
The Funding Database allows you to search for funding by state, grade level, and program area, as well as filter by funding type (private or government). Application deadlines, eligibility requirements, and a brief description of the opportunities are available at a glance, and one click will get you to the details of the funding announcement.
Click Here for more valuable resources, including web pages, blogs, and a webinar to help you navigate the landscape of afterschool funding.
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Banking On Kindness Grant
Grants for programs that serve NH youth
Bank of New Hampshire is offering grants and scholarships to NH organizations that enhance the life for people in eligible locations. In 2025 The Bank is focusing on Youth Services. The Contribution Committee will give priority to organizations and/or projects/programs that align with this current focus.
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Deadline to apply: 12/31/2024 | |
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Grants for Tobacco Use Prevention Programs for Youth
The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services, Division for Behavioral Health is accepting applications to this Request for Grant Applications from qualified community-based programs that are designed for youth to develop and implement youth-led and youth-powered tobacco use prevention strategies in order to prevent and reduce youth access to and use of tobacco products.
| Deadline to apply: 12/06/2024 | |
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Calling all OST Leaders!
Crayola Creativity Week is back, bigger than ever, and Mizzen Education is proud to partner. Sign-up your program so you can be the first to know about the inspiring new celebrity guests, hand-on learning videos + activity downloadables, and daily giveaways!
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