Greetings.
Governor Deval Patrick released his budget last week which contained many new proposed initiatives that impact afterschool and out of school time.. While a more detailed analysis needs to occur, here are some highlights that pertain to the afterschool field statewide:
1) DOE's Afterschool and Out-of-School Time (ASOST) Program was level funded at $2M (7061-9611).
2) DOE's Extended Learning Time (ELT) Grant Program was increased by $13M to $26M (7061-9412).
3) DPH's Violence Prevention Grants was increased by nearly $7M to $8,950,000 from $2M (4590-1506). This grant program targets older youth and uses afterschool as a primary strategy to prevent violence.
4) EOPS's Shannon Grant Program (or Gang Prevention Grant Program) was increased by $4M to $15M (8100-0111).
5) The Summer Youth Jobs Program was increased by $2.5M to $9.2M (7002-0012).
Overall, this represents a $26.5M increase in programs that serve children and youth in afterschool and summer programs.
The House and Senate respectively will be working on their budgets for FY09. We'll try and keep folks informed via the blog about budget developments that will be of interest to you in the afterschool field.
Friday, February 1, 2008
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
A New Year and New Challenges and Opportunities
Greetings Everyone!
Another year has yet arrived bringing new opportunities and challenges. We hope to once again use this blog as a vehicle to share relevant information that will help you sustain your quality 21st CCLC efforts. This blog will supplement information that you are already receiving from the Department of Education about upcoming trainings and grant opportunities.
In case you missed it, here is some other news of note:
1) The New England states that have 21st CCLC grant funds will be meeting at the Hyatt Regency in Cambridge, Massachusetts March 25 and 26, 2008. Karyl Resnick, Cathy Del Vento and Debra McLaughlin will be presenting a hands-on workshop about what leaders need to do in order to sustain their 21st CCLC efforts. Stay tuned for more details.
2) The Special Commission on After School and Out of School Time issued their final report in November 2007. The report was released both in Springfield and Boston and capped an eight month process where 10 public hearings and three work groups helped identify the pressing issues and worked to make recommendations in five key areas. The Massachusetts Legislature is currently reviewing the report's recommendations. The Special Commission's website has the Full Report, an Executive Summary and Profiles of Legislative Districts available for review.
3) Governor Deval Patrick released his budget today. Additional information will be shared shortly about how the various afterschool line-items fared in his budget. It now goes to the Massachusetts Legislature for review. The House will be putting out their version of the budget later this spring followed by the Senate with the goal of producing a final budget for FY09 before June 30, 2008. Stay tuned for more details.
Another year has yet arrived bringing new opportunities and challenges. We hope to once again use this blog as a vehicle to share relevant information that will help you sustain your quality 21st CCLC efforts. This blog will supplement information that you are already receiving from the Department of Education about upcoming trainings and grant opportunities.
In case you missed it, here is some other news of note:
1) The New England states that have 21st CCLC grant funds will be meeting at the Hyatt Regency in Cambridge, Massachusetts March 25 and 26, 2008. Karyl Resnick, Cathy Del Vento and Debra McLaughlin will be presenting a hands-on workshop about what leaders need to do in order to sustain their 21st CCLC efforts. Stay tuned for more details.
2) The Special Commission on After School and Out of School Time issued their final report in November 2007. The report was released both in Springfield and Boston and capped an eight month process where 10 public hearings and three work groups helped identify the pressing issues and worked to make recommendations in five key areas. The Massachusetts Legislature is currently reviewing the report's recommendations. The Special Commission's website has the Full Report, an Executive Summary and Profiles of Legislative Districts available for review.
3) Governor Deval Patrick released his budget today. Additional information will be shared shortly about how the various afterschool line-items fared in his budget. It now goes to the Massachusetts Legislature for review. The House will be putting out their version of the budget later this spring followed by the Senate with the goal of producing a final budget for FY09 before June 30, 2008. Stay tuned for more details.
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
Development Workshop
ATTENTION:
ACTIVISTS,
ADMINISTRATORS &
DEVELOPMENT STAFF OF COLOR
Demand for adequate services in our neighborhoods is increasing.
Government funds are being slashed. Competition for funding is fierce.
You & your organization are expected to be there & you want to be there.
What do you do to increase your skills and help your organization survive?
ATTEND THE
INSTITUTE OF NEIGHBORHOOD LEADERSHIP’S
FUNDRAISING ACADEMY
When?
Thursday evenings 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
October 25 through November 15, 2007
• Grassroots fundraising introduction: Thursday, Oct. 25
• Make special events profitable: Thursday, Nov. 1
• Grants: Thursday, Nov. 8
• Meet the funders: Thursday, Nov. 15
Where?
Boston English High School
144 McBride Street
Jamaica Plain
2 blocks from the Green St. station on the Orange Line
Free parking lot next to building
How much?
Only a $5.00 donation to pay for materials.
This is a program of the Union of Minority Neighborhoods
FOR REGISTRATION & INFORMATION CONTACT:
UMN
617-541-4111
umnunity@gmail.com
ACTIVISTS,
ADMINISTRATORS &
DEVELOPMENT STAFF OF COLOR
Demand for adequate services in our neighborhoods is increasing.
Government funds are being slashed. Competition for funding is fierce.
You & your organization are expected to be there & you want to be there.
What do you do to increase your skills and help your organization survive?
ATTEND THE
INSTITUTE OF NEIGHBORHOOD LEADERSHIP’S
FUNDRAISING ACADEMY
When?
Thursday evenings 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
October 25 through November 15, 2007
• Grassroots fundraising introduction: Thursday, Oct. 25
• Make special events profitable: Thursday, Nov. 1
• Grants: Thursday, Nov. 8
• Meet the funders: Thursday, Nov. 15
Where?
Boston English High School
144 McBride Street
Jamaica Plain
2 blocks from the Green St. station on the Orange Line
Free parking lot next to building
How much?
Only a $5.00 donation to pay for materials.
This is a program of the Union of Minority Neighborhoods
FOR REGISTRATION & INFORMATION CONTACT:
UMN
617-541-4111
umnunity@gmail.com
Tuesday, August 14, 2007
Great New Funding Opportunity
Amelia Peabody Foundation
Grants for Disadvantaged Youth
The primary mission of the Amelia Peabody Foundation is to increase the number, range, and depth of positive learning experiences available to materially disadvantaged young people living in the cities and towns of Massachusetts.
Range of grants: $20,000 to $50,000
Deadline: October 18, 2007
Eligible: Non-profit organizations in Massachusetts with 501(c)(3) designation from the IRS
Information:
Margaret St. Clair
Co-Managing Trustee
The Amelia Peabody Foundation
One Hollis Street,
Wellesley, MA 02482
Telephone: (781) 237-6468,
Fax: (781) 237-5014
E-mail: jsmith@ameliapeabody.org
Link: www.ameliapeabody.org
Grants for Disadvantaged Youth
The primary mission of the Amelia Peabody Foundation is to increase the number, range, and depth of positive learning experiences available to materially disadvantaged young people living in the cities and towns of Massachusetts.
Range of grants: $20,000 to $50,000
Deadline: October 18, 2007
Eligible: Non-profit organizations in Massachusetts with 501(c)(3) designation from the IRS
Information:
Margaret St. Clair
Co-Managing Trustee
The Amelia Peabody Foundation
One Hollis Street,
Wellesley, MA 02482
Telephone: (781) 237-6468,
Fax: (781) 237-5014
E-mail: jsmith@ameliapeabody.org
Link: www.ameliapeabody.org
Thursday, June 28, 2007
Online Learning for Nonprofits
I'm currently teaching online and also studying the effectiveness of online delivery of ESOL services, so my antennae went up when I saw this in the most recent Guidestar newsletter. I thought it might be helpful to some of you who are seeking training for your staff in ways that are both cost effective and likely to help build your sustainability.
Best,
Liz
So where can you find on-line learning opportunities? One source is Charity University, sponsored by Charity Channel. Topics range from boards to fundraising to accounting, and classes can count toward CFRE certification or recertification. Click here for more information.
Other nonprofits also offer on-line courses or Webinars (the following is by no means a complete list, and inclusion in it does not constitute endorsement by GuideStar):
Alliance for Nonprofit Management (scroll down the page to the "Free Webinar/Online Video" section)
Center for Nonprofit Management
Minnesota Council of Nonprofits
N.C. Center for Nonprofits
Nonprofit Risk Management Center
Society for Nonprofit Organizations
Best,
Liz
So where can you find on-line learning opportunities? One source is Charity University, sponsored by Charity Channel. Topics range from boards to fundraising to accounting, and classes can count toward CFRE certification or recertification. Click here for more information.
Other nonprofits also offer on-line courses or Webinars (the following is by no means a complete list, and inclusion in it does not constitute endorsement by GuideStar):
Alliance for Nonprofit Management (scroll down the page to the "Free Webinar/Online Video" section)
Center for Nonprofit Management
Minnesota Council of Nonprofits
N.C. Center for Nonprofits
Nonprofit Risk Management Center
Society for Nonprofit Organizations
Monday, June 25, 2007
Sixth Public Hearing Scheduled for Southeastern MA
The Massachusetts Special Commission on After School and Out of School Time has announced its sixth public hearing. It will be held on Thursday, July 19 from 5 PM - 8 PM in the Southeastern region of the state. Additional details will be forthcoming regarding the public hearing location.
The four remaining public hearings will be held in the fall for the Cape & Islands, North Shore, Merrimack Valley and Greater Boston regions.
Please contact Debra McLaughlin at 617.792.3193 or at dmclaughlin@kunnusta.com if you have any questions.
The four remaining public hearings will be held in the fall for the Cape & Islands, North Shore, Merrimack Valley and Greater Boston regions.
Please contact Debra McLaughlin at 617.792.3193 or at dmclaughlin@kunnusta.com if you have any questions.
Thursday, June 14, 2007
MiniGrants from Brown, Rudnick
Check out this opportunity for teachers to get support for their best ideas:
The Community Grant Program proceeds from the premise that those involved on the front lines of the educational system, “below” management level, often have unique insight into small but significant needs or innovations that are often overlooked and which, with foresight and focus, could be addressed in the near future to make a positive difference to the community served.
The purposes of the Community Grant Program are to simultaneously (1) encourage those involved broadly with the Brown Rudnick Center for the Public Interest to actively think about the educational needs in the communities of Boston, Hartford, New York City and Providence, (2) recognize, encourage and collaborate with the front-line workers within the educational system who often do not have a voice in funding decisions, and (3) provide funding to assist with small, concrete projects or needs which will make an improvement in inner city education in Boston, Hartford, New York City or Providence within a year of the grant award.
The Foundation shall generally consider grant applications monthly and award grants in an amount totaling not more than two thousand dollars ($2000) in any one month.
The Community Grant Program proceeds from the premise that those involved on the front lines of the educational system, “below” management level, often have unique insight into small but significant needs or innovations that are often overlooked and which, with foresight and focus, could be addressed in the near future to make a positive difference to the community served.
The purposes of the Community Grant Program are to simultaneously (1) encourage those involved broadly with the Brown Rudnick Center for the Public Interest to actively think about the educational needs in the communities of Boston, Hartford, New York City and Providence, (2) recognize, encourage and collaborate with the front-line workers within the educational system who often do not have a voice in funding decisions, and (3) provide funding to assist with small, concrete projects or needs which will make an improvement in inner city education in Boston, Hartford, New York City or Providence within a year of the grant award.
The Foundation shall generally consider grant applications monthly and award grants in an amount totaling not more than two thousand dollars ($2000) in any one month.
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