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# Become a Provider - After School Matters [](https://afterschoolmatters.
org/search/) * Current Program Providers * Become a Program Provider * Gallery 37 For The Arts * Our Impact and Research * Current Program Providers * Become a Program Provider * Gallery 37 For The Arts * Our Impact and Research * Current Program Providers * Become a Program Provider * Gallery 37 For The Arts * Our Impact and Research * Current Program Providers * Become a Program Provider * Gallery 37 For The Arts * Our Impact and Research [](https://afterschoolmatters.
org/search/) After School Matters is seeking Employee Instructors (EI) and Community-Based Organizations (CBO) interested in providing after-school programs during Spring 2026.
These program providers will mentor and share their expertise with high school teens by delivering a wide range of program opportunities across the city of Chicago in our four main content areas: Arts, Communication & Leadership, Sports, and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math). **Interested in becoming a provider?
** ## Step 1: Watch our New Potential Provider recorded webinar: Gather insight into After School Matters, our partners, and who we serve. ## Step 2: Complete the Rolling Interest Form Decide the type of program provider you would like to be (View the ASM Employee Instructor vs. Community-Based Organization decision chart), and you will be directed to complete the appropriate form.
Complete the Rolling Interest Form ## Step 3: Interview Selection. * ·Program proposals/ideas will be selected by our Programs Staff and invited for interviews based on After School Matters target content areas and/or community needs. * If selected to move on to the interview phase, our Programs Staff will contact you.
Please ensure contact information for your proposal is up-to-date. You may contact rfp@afterschoolmatters. org for updates.
##### **New/Potential Provider Process and Timeline (Subject to Change)** February - End of March 2026 Rolling Interest forms submitted by Potential Providers and reviewed by Programs staff February - End of March 2026 Potential Program Providers selected for interviews. Interviews conducted. End of March - Mid April 2026 Program selections made.
Program decisions and offer letters/contract notifications sent. April 20, 2026 Deadline for at least 1 instructor per program to be Approved to Work before program can appear on teen Application and teens can apply. April 20, 2026 Deadline for ALL instructors to be Approved to Work before teen recruitment can start.
May 1, 2026 Deadline for CBO programs to be Approved to Start before program is allowed to begin. ##### **Summer 2026 Program Dates** End of June 2026 (Tentative)Summer 2026 Programs Begin Beginning of August 2026 (Tentative)Summer 2026 Programs End ## Step 1: Watch the New Potential Provider Presentation Please review the New Potential Provider presentation to gather insight into After School Matters, our partners, and who we serve.
## Step 2: Complete the Rolling Interest Form Decide the type of program provider you would like to be (Click here to access the ASM Employee Instructor vs. Community-Based Organization decision chart) and you will be directed to the complete the appropriate form.
Complete the Rolling Interest Form ## Step 3: Interview Selection Program proposals/ideas will be selected by our Programs Staff and invited for interviews based on After School Matters target content areas and/or community needs. Are there any requirements or reporting measures that must be met during the program? There are various compliance requirements that must be met during the duration of your program.
These include entering attendance into Cityspan, retaining all receipts for purchases made for After School Matters programming, and completing end-of-program reports and surveys of various sorts. More information on these will be provided. How do I know if I am selected?
You will be notified through an email from our PQC Contracts (CBO) or People & Culture (EI) department in the event that you are selected to become a program provider with After School Matters. What if I'm currently running a program with After School Matters? You will need to complete a Renewal.
Please note that if you are offering a new program or changing your program (different than the previous program you held with us), then you will need to fill out a Rolling Interest form. In addition, if you change your contractual identity(i.e. you are currently an ASM Employee Instructor, but w ant to run a program as a Community-Based Organization),you are required to do a Rolling Interest form.
As a Community-Based Organization, what do I need to become a program provider with After School Matters? * Contract with us as a CBO (i.e. sign contract and budget, instructors/liaison must clear background checks, obtain required insurance, etc.). * Meet enrollment targets, average daily attendance requirements/ input attendance on time.
* Find and secure space for programming. * Have a designated community liaison (serve as primary contact for PS & ASM, sometimes may be different than contract administrator). * Program Quality (this is assessed by visits from Program staff and the executive team, as well as YPQA assessments, and program deliverables (i.e. final products and showcases).
* Submit expense reports and teen documents to finance within 2 weeks after program ends. * Program Report (complete & detailed). Does each program only run Monday through Friday?
Programs are allowed to choose their own meeting days. What qualifications are expected of an ASM employee instructor? **Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:** * Demonstrated practical knowledge of content area.
* Creative problem-solving skills. * Customer service skills; ability to effectively communicate with a variety of stakeholders (teen participants, parents, ASM programs staff, vendors, etc.). * Bachelor’s degree in relevant content area etc. is preferred; high school diploma or GED required.
* Experience working in a field relevant to the content area is required. * Familiarity with specific Chicago neighborhoods is required. * Experience teaching, specifically teenagers, is highly preferred.
* Commitment to diversity and inclusion is required. If my proposal is selected as an employee instructor, can I begin working right away? No, you may not.
You will be notified by People & Culture of documents and action items you need to submit/complete before being authorized and approved to work. Payment process for instructors? As Employee Instructors (EI) are considered part-time ASM staff they will be paid as an employee on a bi-weekly basis, while Community-Based Organizations (CBO) are responsible for hiring and paying their own instructors directly.
Do I apply as a Community-Based Organization (CBO) or as an Employee Instructor (EI)? * To apply as a Community-Based Organization (CBO), consider that CBOs are locally contracted based organizations who manage program staffing and supplies with the approval of After School Matters. The organization will need to complete the Rolling Interest Form.
* To apply as an Employee Instructor (EI), consider that Employee Instructors are part-time employees of After School Matters. The instructor should apply through the ASM Careers page. If selected, how do I prepare for the Interview phase?
During your interview, you should be prepared to tell us about your program idea and discuss how you would implement your program, your budget and supplies, teen recruitment, interview, and selection strategies. Will program providers oversee allocating payments to their staff instructors? Community Based Organizations (CBO) are responsible for hiring and compensating their own instructors directly.
CBO’s will need financial liquidity since they are paid half of their approved budget expenses upon execution of their contract and are paid the remaining balance after required documents are submitted at the end of the program session. Is insurance required to host a program through After School Matters?
Community-Based Organizations (CBO) are required to maintain insurance during program cycles in the following areas: * Worker’s Compensation (if applicable) * Umbrella/Excess Liability Occurrence * Sexual Abuse and Molestation After School Matters will continue to respond to inquiries about the Rolling Interest process. Questions can be submitted via email to**rfp@afterschoolmatters. org**.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Illinois nonprofits, community organizations in Chicago. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $10,000 - $100,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
After School Matters Core Programs accepts applications on a rolling basis — there is no single fixed deadline. Check the official notice for any cycle-specific review dates.
After School Matters Core Programs is funded by After School Matters. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Illinois. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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