Colorado Nonprofits OST Grant

Overview

High-quality out-of-school time programs provide academic enrichment in reading, language arts, mathematics, and science, and provide programs and services that are designed to reinforce and complement school-based academic programs in a safe and healthy environment for students. It is necessary to support high-quality out-of-school time programs as an investment in the academic enrichment and well-being of the children of Colorado.

The Colorado Nonprofits Out-of-School Time grant program, authorized by HB 24-1331, seeks to provide funds to eligible entities that provide out-of-school time programs that are affordable and comprehensive to students who are enrolled in a public school.

Out-of-School Time programs are available to students who are enrolled in a public school in kindergarten through twelfth grade and provide affordable and comprehensive academic enrichment and related services during times when school is not in session, including before school, after school, seasonal breaks, staff in-service days, staff conference days, or the fifth day of the week if the program serves students who are enrolled in a public school that operates on a four-day week. Funded Out-of-School Time programs must be evidence-informed and high-quality, and must provide:

• academic enrichment,
• opportunities for development in literacy, science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and other subject matters for students and families,
• a safe learning environment and resources to increase student engagement in school and reduce chronic absenteeism,
• programs and services that provide a well-rounded education and are designed to reinforce and complement school-based academic programs, including youth development activities, art, music, outdoor programs, recreational programs, technology education programs, physical health activities, and social and emotional wellness services, and
• opportunities to develop meaningful workforce readiness and life skills.

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Questions?

Cody Buchanan, Out-of-School Time Program Supervisor
buchanan_c@cde.state.co.us | 720-614-8665