Division: Field Services
Office: Student Support Services

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Purpose: The New Jersey Afterschool/Summer Program-Cohort 6 is a SFY20 state-funded grant program open to any national or statewide public or private 501 (c) (3) youth serving organization, and 21st Century Community Learning Centers grantees not funded for the 2019-2020 academic year, excluding non-public schools, but limited to those that 1. implemented an afterschool program that has been evaluated and demonstrated positive results; and 2. have at least 4 years of experience operating an afterschool program; and 3. currently operate an afterschool and summer enrichment program serving NJ youth from low income families. These programs will: increase students' career and college readiness and increase positive student behavior while engaging parents. Programs must enhance educational experiences for students between the ages of 5 and 18 by providing targeted activities in at least one of the following areas: academic support, intervention and/or enrichment in any subject area, career exploration and/or community service. This is a 7.5 month grant program. Applicants may apply for up to $250,000.

Eligible Agencies: National and Statewide public or private youth-serving organization and 21st CCLC grantees not funded for 2019-20 academic year.