After-School Curriculum Grants

There are many grant opportunities that support curricula for after-school youth programs.youth soccer image by Steve Brase from Fotolia.com

Many after-school programs nationwide offer a safe place for children to attend in when school dismisses. Community recreation centers and youth development nonprofit organizations are just two examples of common locations for after-school programs. These programs offer programming ranging from sports, to academics to science, math and technology. There are numerous grant opportunities that provide funding for after-school curricula designed to enhance the well-being of a child.

Dollar General Literacy Foundation

The Dollar General Literacy Foundation provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and schools striving to implement a literacy program or project to children who are either below their grade level or are having issues with reading, according to the foundation. If there is a need to implement a literacy program or curriculum into your after-school program, then you may be eligible to receive grant funding from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation. According to the foundation, grants up to $3,000 are awarded to organizations and schools, and proposals must be submitted online.

Dollar General Literacy Foundation
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The General Mills Foundation awards nonprofit organizations and schools grant funding in the amount of $10,000, according to the foundation. The Champions for Healthy Kids program benefits groups that offer programs that encourage youth to be active and make wise nutritional choices, according to the foundation. After-school programs striving to implement a health-based curriculum may be eligible. According to the foundation, more than three million children nationwide have benefited from the Champions for Healthy Kids funding.

General Mills Foundation's Champion for Healthy Kids Program
800-877-1600 ext. 4821
generalmills.com/

Motorola Innovation Generation grants support nonprofit organizations and schools by providing financial assistance for projects and programs enhancing science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education. If you're planning to implement a hands-on STEM curriculum in an after-school program, then your project may qualify for funding from the Motorola Innovation Generation program. All projects must be innovative, and they must improve children's creative problem-solving and critical thinking skills, according to Motorola. Only programs that take place in communities with a Motorola presence will be funded, according to Motorola. The Motorola Innovation Generation grants range from $25,000 to $50,000, according to Motorola.

Motorola Innovation Generation Grants
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