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June, 2024 – Idaho’s out-of-school time youth programs need more financial support. From 2022 through 2024, special one-time federal funds for afterschool and summer youth programs received more than $22 Million to provide services to about 50,000 Idaho youth. 172 different community and youth programs benefited from these grants. These special funds will expire in September 2024.
Idaho After 3pm
Published in December 2020, this Idaho After 3 PM provides data collected by Afterschool Alliance.
Regional Fact Sheets
From 2015 – 2017, in conjunction with the University of Idaho, the Idaho Out-of-School Network conducted a survey of out-of-school programs throughout the state of
Messaging for Nita M. Lowey 21st CCLC Programs
This section contains message guides specifically about 21st CCLC programs. NATIONAL NITA M. LOWEY 21st CCLC FACT SHEET Credit: Afterschool Alliance IDAHO NITA M. LOWEY 21st
Social Media Best Practices and Ready-Made Posts
Social media is a great way to spread the word about your program. Learn about social media best practices, including size guides, and access a
OP-EDS and Media
Social media is a great way to spread the word about your program. Learn about social media best practices, including size guides, and access a
Afterschool Alliance Guides
These guides, created by the Afterschool Alliance, are about the benefits of out-of-school time. This section also contains OST talking points with Idaho data. MESSAGE
Acquiring Funding & Managing Grants
This section contains information about funding sources. Eventually it will contain tips and tricks about grant writing. NEW* (12/19) HOW TO CREATE A SUCCESSFUL EDUCATIONAL
Fundraising
Do you depend on fundraising for part of your yearly budget? This section will help you in your fundraising efforts.
2018 Idaho Stem Survey Results
In 2018, in conjunction with the Idaho STEM Action Center, the Idaho Out-of-School Network conducted a survey of out-of-school programs throughout the state of Idaho
Parma Learning Center Program Spotlight
If you are interested in creating a program spotlight similar to the example below, please contact us. We are hoping to create several program spotlights
Payette Primary School’s Full Steam Ahead Program Spotlight
If you are interested in creating a program spotlight similar to the example below, please contact us. We are hoping to create several program spotlights
Power County’s Our Girls Program Spotlight
If you are interested in creating a program spotlight similar to the example below, please contact us. We are hoping to create several program spotlights
Nations United Soccer
If you are interested in creating a program spotlight similar to the example below, please contact us. We are hoping to create several program spotlights
Weiser Best Program Spotlight
If you are interested in creating a program spotlight similar to the example below, please contact us. We are hoping to create several program spotlights
UpRiver
If you are interested in creating a program spotlight similar to the example below, please contact us. We are hoping to create several program spotlights
Hosting A Successful Site Visit
Would you like to have the mayor, a school board member, or your region’s legislator visit your program? This website produced by Afterschool Alliance will
Tips on Contacting Legislators
Idaho AEYC published an Advocacy Toolkit. Though the focus is on advocating for early childhood education, the content is still applicable to those advocating for
Afterschool STEM Hub: Advocacy Toolkit
This toolkit gives you the data, tools, and materials you’ll need to spark more STEM programming in your community. Read Toolkit
Advocacy Toolkit brought to you by Idaho AEYC (Idaho Association of the Education of Young Children)
Be a Champion for Early Learning. Public policies at the national, state and local levels have a tremendous impact on foundations needed to ensure quality
Community Schools: Policy Engagement Playbook
Brought to you by the Treasure Valley United Way SEE RESOURCE: Program Story Template for Advocacy Purposes
Children’s Activity Industry Report, 2026 Trends
Brought to you by Sawyer for Business Every year, the team reviews key metrics and analyzes trends within the children’s activity industry. Our goal is