Happy New Year! New Year, New Funding, Who Dis? As we kick off 2026, we’re excited to share four funding opportunities that support afterschool and summer programs. Below, you’ll find key details and upcoming deadlines. – Community Collaboration Challenge — January 16, 2026 – The 826 Write to Thrive Fund — January 22, 2026 – 2026 Aim High Grant Program — February 6, 2026 – Mott Million Dollar Challenge — February 27, 2026 Community Collaboration Challenge Applications for the 2026 Community…

Celebrate National Mentoring Month 2026 Each January, we come together as a community to ignite these passions and help turn these wildest dreams into reality with National Mentoring Month. By harnessing our collective voice, MENTOR advocates for supportive relationships for young people, mentoring as a legislative priority, and raises awareness around how mentorship can change a young person’s life. Follow this link to find out more

NJSACC Celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. You can too. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is a federal holiday in the United States, marking the birthday of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. It is observed on the third Monday of January each year. CHECK OUT SOME OF THESE MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY RESOURCES: 9 Meaningful Martin Luther King Jr. Activities for the Classroom Americorps’ MLK Day of Service Ideas Civil…

Over the years, NJSACC’s opportunity for networking & dynamic conversation for leaders in the field of afterschool & OST, Afterschool Conversations, has changed according to the times. New for 2025-26, NJSACC is proud to present monthly conversation topics guided by NJSACC staff & guest speakers. Every third Thursday of the month join us for a conversation that will revolve around a range of topics starting with September’s Reflections, Connections, and Steps in the Right Direction…

For Child Care Programs Please see the attached flyer for upcoming training offerings for January 2026. Participants must have a laptop, tablet, or cell phone with internet connectivity to log into Zoom. Supplemental materials will be emailed prior to the course start date. Download the Flyer Here

🚀 Dive into the January-March Quarterly Asset Package and explore what’s available this quarter!  Career-Connected Learning Training: Building Engineering & Awareness in Pre-K and Kindergarten – January 21, 2026, 3–4 p.m. ET. This session introduces resources from the Museum of Science, Boston to help early childhood educators integrate engineering and career awareness into existing activities. Register here.   Crayola Creativity Week – January 26–February 1, 2026. STEM Next partners with Crayola to bring seven days of free, downloadable activities…

Complimentary TIME for Kids Subscription for The Allstate Foundation Friends and Families Click here to learn more At The Allstate Foundation, we believe in empowering youth to serve and improve communities. That’s why we’ve partnered with TIME for Kids to bring you Service Stars, an initiative that inspires young people to take action through simple, meaningful service missions. To celebrate this partnership, we’re offering complimentary TIME for Kids subscriptions to The Allstate Foundation friends and…

The Child Care Assistance Program has been reopened Click here to learn more Dear Child Care Provider, A link to the registration form is now available on www.ChildCareNJ.gov. At this time, the opportunity to apply will be first issued to families with very low incomes, families needing care for children with special needs, and families experiencing homelessness in accordance with federal and state law. As capacity allows, additional families may also be served. Completing the registration form is the…

Introducing the Mott Million Dollar Challenge: Where Bold Ideas Win Big Click here to learn more Kids and teens everywhere have world-changing ideas that deserve the spotlight!  That’s why the Mott Million Dollar Challenge is going all-in on innovation and backing the next generation of genius. Supported by funding from the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, the Mott Million Dollar Challenge is powered by the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) in collaboration with VentureLab, Young Entrepreneur…