Events - CT Afterschool Network

21st CCLC Grant Application

Post author:CTAfterSchoolNetwork
Post published:May 28, 2026
Post category:Events Featured Funding General Interest Grants Leadership Programming Quality Resources
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The Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) is pleased to announce that the Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) Grant application for the 2026-27 school year…

Cheer! 5 years of the Afterschool Recognition Awards!

Post author:CTAfterSchoolNetwork
Post published:April 29, 2026
Post category:Activities Contest Events Featured General Interest Inspiration Leadership Quality Social-Emotional Learning STEM Summer Learning
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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…

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

Post author:CTAfterSchoolNetwork
Post published:January 8, 2026
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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.…

Clothing Drive

Post author:CTAfterSchoolNetwork
Post published:October 27, 2025
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Clean out your closets to help support the CT Network for Children and Youth. It is time to declutter and make room for the new. If you need a little…

Celebrate Lights On Afterschool (and have some fun)!

Post author:Ken Anthony
Post published:September 19, 2025
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This October marks the 26th year of the nationwide Lights On Afterschool celebration. Each year thousands of programs and tens of thousands of children take part in events, recognitions, and…

Power for Good Program of the Year

Post author:CTAfterSchoolNetwork
Post published:June 30, 2025
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The New Program of the Year Award will recognize one afterschool program for quality excellence at our Afterschool Conference “The Power of Afterschool” on November 8th! So, what do you…

OEC Changes Regulation for After School Programs

Post author:CTAfterSchoolNetwork
Post published:September 27, 2024
Post category:Advocacy Events Featured General Interest Leadership Programming Quality State Policy
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On Thursday, September 26th, Michelle Doucette Cunninham, Executive Director, spoke to one small part of the changes. Specifically, the Office of Early Childhood has changed the regulation for after school…

OST STEM Experience

Post author:CTAfterSchoolNetwork
Post published:January 2, 2024
Post category:Activities Conferences Events Featured General Interest Inspiration Professional Development Programming Quality Resources STEM
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The Connecticut Science Center and CT Network for Children and Youth (CTNCY) are thrilled to offer a brand-new series of workshops centered around developing skills, expertise, and programming to assist…