Out of School Time
Multi-year grant for Oregon OST programs to improve quality and social-emotional learning for underserved middle school youth through structured professional development and collaborative evaluation.
Funder: Oregon Community Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (application opens) | April 2027 (full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $25,000–$40,000 per year for up to 3 years (total up to $120,000)
Summary: Structured, multi-year support for Oregon out-of-school time programs focused on quality improvement and social-emotional learning for underserved youth.
Description
This grant opportunity, offered by the Oregon Community Foundation in partnership with The Ford Family Foundation, supports out-of-school time (OST) programs in Oregon through a three-year, highly structured Learning Community focused on program quality improvement. The initiative targets programs serving adolescents—especially middle school youth from low-income families, youth of color, and under-resourced rural communities—with a strong emphasis on social-emotional learning (SEL). Selected organizations participate in professional development, strengthen evaluation and organizational learning, and engage in collaborative activities designed to enhance program quality and youth outcomes.
