BOOST (Building Opportunities in Out-of-School Time) Grants Program

BOOST (Building Opportunities in Out-of-School Time) Grants Program is sponsored by Georgia Statewide Afterschool Network (GSAN) in partnership with the Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE). Offers one-year grants to community-based organizations operating comprehensive out-of-school time programming year-round, during summer months, or after school.

The Power of OST in Georgia This new resource includes policy recommendations, out-of-school time funding sources and state agencies, as well as an overview of how some of Georgia’s largest OST providers put Building Opportunities in Out-of-School Time (BOOST) Grant funding to work for Georgia’s youth.

The BOOST Year 1 Impact Brief In July 2021, the Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) partnered with the Georgia Statewide Afterschool Network (GSAN), a public-private collaborative that has worked alongside and supported Georgia’s afterschool and summer learning field for over 15 years, to establish the Building Opportunities in Out-of-School Time (BOOST) grants program.

GSAN administers this three-year competitive grant to distribute approximately $85 million to Georgia communities on behalf of GaDOE.

The BOOST Year 2 Impact Brief In 2021, the Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) partnered with the Georgia Statewide Afterschool Network (GSAN) to develop the Building Opportunities in Out-of-School Time (BOOST) grants program, funded through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) Fund.

BOOST was developed to distribute approximately $85 million to Georgia’s communities over three years to expand access to and bolster the quality of summer enrichment opportunities and comprehensive afterschool programming for K-12 youth statewide.

Practical Guidance: What Nonprofits Need to Know About Lobbying in Georgia Created by the Alliance for Justice in partnership with the Democracy Capacity Project, Bolder Advocacy’s Practical Guidance – What Nonprofits Need to Know About Lobbying state law resource series is designed to help nonprofits determine if lobbying rules in their state might apply to their state or local work, and if they do, how best to navigate them!

America After 3PM Report (2025) The Afterschool Alliance’s fifth edition of America After 3PM provides new insights about children and families during the hours of 3 to 6 p. m. , when schools let out and many parents are working.

Data from parents show afterschool programs remain an urgent priority, and millions of families who want to participate are missing out. How to Host a Successful Legislative Site Visit Inviting your legislators to tour your afterschool or summer learning program gives them a firsthand experience of the impact afterschool has on students, families, and communities.

Follow these simple steps and you will be well on your way to hosting a successful site visit with your legislator! This nationwide event celebrates afterschool programs and their important role in the lives of children, families, and communities. It draws attention to the many ways afterschool programs support students by offering them opportunities to explore interests and build new skills.

Find your way to participate in 2024! Afterschool Day at the Capitol Afterschool Day at the Capitol is an opportunity for us to bring awareness to the critical role afterschool and summer learning programs play in supporting Georgia’s youth. Get ready for ADAC 2025 with these resources.

National Summer Learning Week is a celebration dedicated to elevating the importance of keeping kids learning, safe, and healthy every summer, and ensuring they return to school ready to succeed in the year.