What funding is available for after-school programs and/or juvenile justice/at-risk programs?
The vast majority of education dollars ($2.2 billion total) are going to flow directly to local schools, and the local schools will decide how those dollars are to be spent. Organizations looking to find funding for after-school programs associated with the K-12 student population are encouraged to connect with their local school district to pursue funding opportunities. Title I, Part D funds have been allocated. These funds are used to provide programs that serve children and youth who are in locally operated correctional facilities or are attending community day programs for delinquent children and youth. You can visit the county maps on the state’s Recovery website to see how much funds each school district in any given county will receive. Another option is competitive grants. Some competitive grants will be administered through the State Department of Education, others will be federally administered through the U.S. Department of Education. Each targets specific areas within educa
