ARCHS is seeking funding proposals from service providers to deliver enrichment programming to youth in grades K-12. Enrichment programming will be delivered in partnership with existing ARCHS afterschool funded partners to enhance their afterschool and/or summer programs. Proposals submitted for standalone community-based programs will not be considered at this time.
Proposals selected for funding will be expected to be ready to provide services starting in spring of 2025. Services will support afterschool programs (operating between February – May 2025) and youth development summer programs (operating between May – June 30, 2025).
Enrichment programs generally tend to focus on one or more of the following areas and can be offered in a single session or multiple sessions over a span of several weeks.
• Mental health
• Education (Health, Literacy, Career, STEM, etc.)
• Creative Arts/Expression
• Social Emotional Skill Building
• Entrepreneurship
• Physical Health and Wellness
Funding award amounts will vary; however, award amounts have historically been within a $2,000 – $11,000 range. The target audience for services will be youth participating in summer or afterschool programs within a broad range of ages. Services should be hands-on and engaging for youth.
Applications for both spring and summer will be due by Friday January 17th, 2025 at 5 p.m.