Thank you for your interest in applying for the United Way of Massachusetts Bay (UWMB) Afterschool and Out-of-School Subgrant (ASOST-S). UWMB, in partnership with the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) will award funds to out-of-school time and summer programs to strengthen the quality of and increase access to learning and enrichment programming that improve academic, college and career readiness and social-emotional outcomes for youth, particularly those belonging to historically marginalized populations. This RFP includes the opportunity to apply for one or both grant periods (school year and/or summer). Please submit ONE RFP per program. All completed RFPs are due by April 26th, 2024 at 6:00pm to be considered for partnership.
UWMB seeks to prioritize the investment of ASOST-S grant funding and resources in the following areas:
Programs serving Pre-K through 12th grade in an OST or Summer Program SettingAll communities in EOHHS regions 3, 4, and 6 (excluding Boston) are eligible to apply. UWMB will prioritize the following communities: Chelsea, Cambridge, Everett, Framingham, Gloucester, Haverhill, Hudson, Lawrence, Lowell, Lynn, Malden, Marlborough, Medford, Methuen, Norwood, Peabody, Quincy, Randolph, Revere, Salem, Saugus, Somerville, Waltham, Watertown, Weymouth, Winthrop, and WoburnPrograms in communities where at least 25% of students served are considered economically disadvantaged and/or are in school in chronically underperforming status.Programs that offer comprehensive programming at least 3 days a week for a minimum of 6 weeks in the summer and most weeks from October through May excluding holidays and vacations. Programs that are operated by community-based organizations (CBOs) and school districts, including charter schools and collaboratives.Further Priorities
Programs that support the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education's (DESE's or Department's) Educational Vision, including supporting the whole student, deeper learning, and culturally and linguistically sustaining practices that contribute to affirming environments where students have a sense of belonging
Programs that specifically aim to support historically marginalized students, including but not limited to, English learners, students on Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), students who are Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), students experiencing homelessness, in foster care and/or who are migratory.Programs that have or want to strengthen partnerships with local schools and/or other community-based organizations.Programs that engage and leverage knowledge and strengths of students, families, staff and community to inform programming design and decisions.Additional Clarifications
Organizations can submit one application for one program. Multiple organizations may not submit separate applications for the same program.YMCAs and Boys and Girls Clubs must apply through their state alliance and are not eligible to apply through UWMB.United Way of Massachusetts Bay: Afterschool and Out-of-School Subgrant (ASOST-S) RFP
Thank you for your interest in applying for the United Way of Massachusetts Bay (UWMB) Afterschool and Out-of-School Subgrant (ASOST-S). UWMB, in partnership with the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) will award funds to out-of-school time and summer programs to strengthen the quality of and increase access to learning and enrichment programming that improve academic, college and career readiness and social-emotional outcomes for youth, particularly those belonging to historically marginalized populations. This RFP includes the opportunity to apply for one or both grant periods (school year and/or summer). Please submit ONE RFP per program. All completed RFPs are due by April 26th, 2024 at 6:00pm to be considered for partnership.
UWMB seeks to prioritize the investment of ASOST-S grant funding and resources in the following areas:
Programs serving Pre-K through 12th grade in an OST or Summer Program SettingAll communities in EOHHS regions 3, 4, and 6 (excluding Boston) are eligible to apply. UWMB will prioritize the following communities: Chelsea, Cambridge, Everett, Framingham, Gloucester, Haverhill, Hudson, Lawrence, Lowell, Lynn, Malden, Marlborough, Medford, Methuen, Norwood, Peabody, Quincy, Randolph, Revere, Salem, Saugus, Somerville, Waltham, Watertown, Weymouth, Winthrop, and WoburnPrograms in communities where at least 25% of students served are considered economically disadvantaged and/or are in school in chronically underperforming status.Programs that offer comprehensive programming at least 3 days a week for a minimum of 6 weeks in the summer and most weeks from October through May excluding holidays and vacations. Programs that are operated by community-based organizations (CBOs) and school districts, including charter schools and collaboratives.Further Priorities
Programs that support the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education's (DESE's or Department's) Educational Vision, including supporting the whole student, deeper learning, and culturally and linguistically sustaining practices that contribute to affirming environments where students have a sense of belonging
Programs that specifically aim to support historically marginalized students, including but not limited to, English learners, students on Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), students who are Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), students experiencing homelessness, in foster care and/or who are migratory.Programs that have or want to strengthen partnerships with local schools and/or other community-based organizations.Programs that engage and leverage knowledge and strengths of students, families, staff and community to inform programming design and decisions.Additional Clarifications
Organizations can submit one application for one program. Multiple organizations may not submit separate applications for the same program.YMCAs and Boys and Girls Clubs must apply through their state alliance and are not eligible to apply through UWMB.