New Jersey’s Afterschool and Out-of-School Time (OST) Professional Network promotes and supports the development, continuity, and expansion of out-of-school time programs.
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- A Statement From Ebony D Grace
A Statement From our CEO Ebony D. Grace 🏫 New Jersey’s 21st Century Community Learning Centers Face Uncertainty as Federal Funds Withheld, Impacting Thousands of Working Families The Federal Administration’s decision to freeze $142.8 million in K–12 education funding is a betrayal to New Jersey’s students, families, and our economy. These dollars were approved by Congress and committed by states and local communities months ago. Families are counting on these funds to ensure their children… - Breaking News: Local OST Funds on Hold
🚨 Funding Withholding Threatens 10,000 Afterschool and Summer Programs Nationwide Take Action Now! Breaking News: States will not receive their allotted funding for local afterschool and summer programs as expected on July 1. The move could immediately impact summer and afterschool programs funded by a 21st Century Community Learning Center grant for the 2025-2026 school year. A critical funding delay from the federal government is putting more than 10,000 local afterschool and summer programs—and the… - Urgent News: Funding Withheld
🚨 Advocacy Alert: NJ’s Afterschool & Summer Programs at Risk Due to Federal Delay Advocacy Toolkit We want to share an urgent update that directly impacts thousands of NJ students, families, and the dedicated staff who run our afterschool and summer learning programs. The federal government is currently withholding funding for the Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) — a critical program that keeps students safe, engaged, and supported outside regular…