Division: Learning Supports and Specialized Services
Office: Student Support Services

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Purpose: The New Jersey Afterschool/Summer Program is a state-funded grant program open to New Jersey LEAs, public or private agencies, non-profit organizations, city or county government agencies, faith based organizations, institutions of higher education and for-profit entities to expand existing summer programs or to create new summer programs that offer high-quality, engaging out of school time (OST) activities to youth throughout New Jersey. These programs will increase students' career and college readiness and increase positive student behavior while engaging parents through the provision of academic support and enrichment activities in at least one of the following areas: academic support, science, technology and math (STEM, career exploration and/or community service). The target population is students K-12. This is a nine (9) month grant program. Applicants may apply for up to $250,000.

Eligible Agencies: New Jersey LEAs, public or private agencies, non-profit organizations, city or county government agencies, faith based organizations, institutions of higher education and for-profit entities to expand existing afterschool/summer programs or to create new summer programs that offer high-quality, engaging out of school time (OST) activities to youth throughout New Jersey