Cheer! 5 years of the Afterschool Recognition Awards!

The submission deadline is September 4th, 2026. The Connecticut Network for Children and Youth is seeking nominations for the 5th Annual Recognition Awards. The nomination form is open! Do you…

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Introducing the Mott Million Dollar Challenge: Where Bold Ideas Win Big

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.…

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Early Start CT Expansion Request for Application (RFA) Endowment

School-Age Funding Available! The Connecticut Office of Early Childhood (OEC) announced today that a “Request of Application (RFA)” is open for programs across the state to apply for slots funded…

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Federal After School Funding on Hold in Connecticut

You may have already heard that the Federal Government is withholding $6 billion dollars in education funding. Part of this includes the 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21CCLC), which is…

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CSDE Releases State Funded After School Grant Request for Proposals

The Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) held a bidders conference May 14th, 2025 to release the 2025-2027 Request for Proposals for the State Funded After School Grant program. The…

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