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Building Opportunities Through Out-of-School Time (BOOST) Grant Program is sponsored by Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD). Expands before-school, after-school, and summer programming opportunities for school-age youth facing challenges such as poverty, housing instability, or academic difficulty.
While not exclusively violence prevention, it supports programs that build positive youth development and reduce risk factors.
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Pennsylvania BOOST Program - PSAYDN website Pennsylvania BOOST Program Pennsylvania BOOST Program Kelly Swanson 2025-02-07T16:54:19-05:00 Pennsylvania is investing $11. 5 million in afterschool programs through the Building Opportunity through Out-of-School Time (BOOST) program. This investment, part of the 2024-2025 state budget, is managed by the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD).
Read PSAYDN Statement on New BOOST Program. BOOST Program Grantees Announced On Jan. 16, 2025, at the Northeast Frankford Boys & Girls Club in Philadelphia, Lt.
Governor Austin Davis announced the allocation of $11. 6 million in grants through the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency’s (PCCD) Building Opportunity through Out-of-School Time (BOOST) program. A total of 46 grants were awarded to support afterschool programs aimed at providing structured activities for at-risk school-age youth across the state.
The BOOST initiative, funded by the Shapiro-Davis Administration, seeks to enhance safety and educational opportunities for young Pennsylvanians by investing in programs that offer mentorship, academic support, and enrichment activities during out-of-school hours. Lt. Governor Davis emphasized that such investments are crucial for saving lives and building safer communities.
Watch BOOST Program announcement. Read BOOST Program news release.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Organizations and schools in Pennsylvania. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Building Opportunities Through Out-of-School Time (BOOST) Grant Program is funded by Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Pennsylvania. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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