Out-of-school time learning ecosystem support grants is a grant from the Imagine Learning Foundation that funds nonprofit organizations providing out-of-school learning programs focused on mental and physical well-being, SEL, family support, and community-based service activities.

The 2026 funding theme emphasizes programs that extend learning experiences into homes, neighborhoods, and community spaces, activating students' full support ecosystems including families, caregivers, mentors, and community members. Priority is given to programs serving more than 150 youth in high-need communities and organizations with limited access to large-scale funding.

Awards range from $25,000 to $100,000, with a deadline of April 9, 2026.

Out-of-school time learning ecosystem support grants | Youth Today THIS GRANT’S FOCUS: Learning Ecosystem/Environment, Out-of-School Time, SEL, Mental Health, Afterschool, Family Support “At the Imagine Learning Foundation (ILF), our mission is to foster the well-being of learners and the people who support them at home and in their communities… We aim to tap into this meaningful connection between a supporting learning environment in the classroom and expanding it outside the classroom by facilitating access to programs and activities focusing on mental and physical well-being at home and in the community.

By bringing these programs into life beyond the classroom, we activate a learner’s full community and support system to ignite more breakthroughs in every learning environment. This year’s theme highlights programs that intentionally build learning experiences through service activities that take place in homes, neighborhoods, and broader community spaces.

These programs activate a student’s full support ecosystem (families, caregivers, mentors, and community members) to create enriching environments beyond the classroom. Through services, students practice life skills, strengthen relationships, and connect what they learn in school to real needs around them. ” Funder: Imagine Learning Foundation Eligibility: “Nonprofit organizations.

Priority will be given to applicants that have a national, regional, or local impact serving more than 150+ youth, students, or community members and align with the program’s 2026 Funding Priorities. Priority will be given to organizations and programs focused on high-need communities. Priority will be given to organizations with limited access to large-scale funding for whom this funding would meaningfully expand their capacity.

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