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Out-of-School Time (OST) Expansion Grants

Existing out-of-school time programs in South Dakota have the opportunity to apply for $50,000 to $200,000 grants to expand their existing programs. Applicants must be local education agencies (LEA), educational cooperatives, or nonprofit community-based organizations (CBO) that support the academic school day during out-of-school time programs.

Application deadline: Grants must be submitted electronically, via email with attachments, on or before Tuesday, April 11, 2023 to Stephanie.Cronin@state.sd.us

Scope: Grant award amounts will range from $50,000 to $200,000

Eligibility: Local education agencies (LEA), educational cooperatives, or nonprofit community-based organizations (CBO) that support the academic school day during out-of-school time programs

Contact: Direct questions to Stephanie Cronin, 605-773-4693; or Alan Haarstad, 605-773-5238

                  Two question and answer sessions will be held:
                      •  Join session: March 15, from 1:30 p.m. - 2 p.m. (CT)
                      •  Join session: March 20, from 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. (CT)