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After School and Out of School Time Programs (ASOST) Subgrants is sponsored by United Way of North Central Massachusetts (in partnership with United Way of Central Massachusetts and United Way of South Central Massachusetts). This grant provides subgrants to support ASOST programs, strengthening the quality and increasing access to learning and enrichment programming that improve academic, college and career readiness, and social-emotional outcomes for school-aged youth (pre-K to grade 12).
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ASOST | After School Programs in Massachusetts — United Way of Central Massachusetts Helping young people realize their full potential After School Out of School Time (ASOST) The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education has awarded the United Ways of Central, North Central, and South Central Massachusetts funding to subgrant After School and Out of School Time (ASOST) Programs since the spring of 2022.
This funding supports ASOST programs by strengthening the quality of and increasing access to learning and enrichment programming that improve academic, college and career readiness, and social-emotional outcomes for youth. For additional information contact: Echo Lahey Echo. Lahey@unitedwaycm.
org | 508-356-8380 2026 SUMMER ASOST-S grants United Way of Central Massachusetts, in partnership with United Ways of North and South Central, received $465,000 to support pre-k to 12th grade youth programs this summer.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: 501(c)(3) organizations or municipalities serving school-age youth outside of the school day. Boys and Girls Clubs and YMCAs may not apply. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows high Dosage: $35,000; Enrichment: $7,500; Mental Health Support: $7,500. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
After School and Out of School Time Programs (ASOST) Subgrants is funded by United Way of North Central Massachusetts (in partnership with United Way of Central Massachusetts and United Way of South Central Massachusetts). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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