After School Programs Grant
Forecasted
After School Programs Grant supports schools and community organizations in providing safe after-school learning and enrichment that improve students' academic outcomes and promote positive behaviors.
Funder: Illinois State Board of Education
Due Dates (Anticipated): August 2027 (Proposal deadline)
Funding Amounts: FY 2027: $30 million total, including approximately $19.3 million for competitive awards; no maximum competitive award
Summary: Supports after-school and out-of-school programming that improves academic outcomes and provides safe enrichment opportunities for students.
Key Information: Competitive applicants must propose to serve at least 90% low-income students and complete an Intent to Apply.
Description
The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) administers the After School Programs Grant, previously called the Healthy Community Investment Grant. The program supports after-school activities and other programming outside the normal school day through school district formula grants and competitive grants for non-school district entities.
Funding is intended to improve academic outcomes, promote positive behaviors, and provide enrichment in a safe and healthy environment. The program also seeks to strengthen public, private, and philanthropic partnerships so that quality support services endure for students facing the greatest challenges. These programs support working families and contribute to the quality of communities.
