Apply Today for BOOST-OST Funding

BOOST-OST Applications for funding are due by October 31, 2024

Before you begin the application process above, we recommend reviewing the resources below.

Resources Available:

Approximately $11.5 million in state funding is available to support a range of eligible prevention-focused program activities and out-of-school time (OST) models for statewide or local projects for at-risk school-age populations in underrepresented or underserved communities. Funding is aimed at reducing community violence by providing after-school learning opportunities for youth.​

  • Track 1: Local BOOST Projects

  • Track 2: Statewide BOOST Projects

Eligible applicants: School districts, area career and technical schools, libraries, statewide youth-serving 501(c)(4) nonprofit organizations, and community-based nonprofit organizations (i.e., active, registered 501(c)(3)s).

Deadline: Thursday, October 31, 2024 at 8 PM (ET)

https://www.pccd.pa.gov/criminaljustice/GunViolence/Pages/Grants-and-Funding.aspx

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:

 2024 - 2025 BOOST Funding Announcement (file download)

Funding Announcement Q&A Tracker (file download)

Grant Narrative Document for BOOST Applicants

Instructions: Applicants seeking BOOST funding are required to complete and upload a Proposal Narrative as part of their online SurveyMonkey request form submission in order to be considered for funding.

This template provides the necessary elements that must be included in an applicant’s BOOST Grants Proposal Narrative. All sections are required. Submitted Proposal Narratives must be no more than 15-pages in length in total (12-point font, double-spaced, 1-inch margins). If needed, applicants can submit additional attachments and supporting content to complement their proposal. Note: The Budget Tables & Narrative will not count against the 15-page total; however, applicants should limit this information to no more than 3-pages (not including any Budget Tables). (Applicants are strongly encouraged to follow the format and page limits as this may impact your application score.)