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Afterschool Summer Program (New Jersey) is sponsored by New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE). The New Jersey Department of Education is offering funds to eligible applicants to expand existing Out-of-School Time (OST) programs to offer high-quality, engaging activities to youth throughout New Jersey. This is a limited, competitive grant program.
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NJ Afterschool-Summer Program-Competitive NJ Afterschool-Summer Program-Competitive Division: Educational Services Office: Supplemental Educational Programs View Published NGO Document (Microsoft Word) The New Jersey Afterschool Summer Program is open to eligible applicants willing to expand existing out-of-school time (OST) programs to offer high-quality, engaging activities to youth throughout New Jersey.
It is expected that these programs will increase students’ career and college readiness and increase positive student behavior while engaging parents/guardians.
The applicant must enhance educational experiences for students between the ages of five and 18 years old by providing targeted activities in at least one of the following areas: academic support; intervention and/or enrichment in any subject area; career exploration; or community service. The New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) has established a seven-month grant program.
This limited-competitive grant program is open to any national or statewide public or private 501(c)(3) youth-serving organization, and Nita M.
Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) grantees not funded for the 2025-2026 academic year, excluding non-public schools, but limited to those that: have implemented an afterschool program that has been evaluated and demonstrated positive results via an external evaluation, data entered into the state reporting system PARS21, or the federal reporting system 21APR; and have at least four years’ experience operating an OST program; and currently operate an afterschool or summer enrichment program serving New Jersey youth from low-income families.
Grantees who did not adhere to the NJDOE reporting requirements and deadlines in accordance with the 21st CCLC and/or NJASP NGO are not eligible to apply. In addition, grantees or previous grantees requiring a corrective action plan and/or non-compliant with 21st CCLC and/or NJASP grant requirements are not eligible to apply.
Based on the availability of FY26 state appropriations, this grant program will begin February 1, 2026, and will end on August 31, 2026. Eligible Agencies: Statewide public or private youth serving organizations Number of Award(s) Anticipated: 1-2 Total Amount Available: $400,000 Application Due Date: 12/4/2025
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Any national or statewide public or private 501(c)(3) youth-serving organization or 21st Century Community Learning Centers grantees not funded for the 2025-2026 academic year, excluding non-public schools. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $200,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Afterschool Summer Program (New Jersey) is funded by New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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