Out-of-School Time Programming for Children and Youth

The Dyson Foundation considers grants for out-of-school time programs including after-school, summer, and year-round activities. Funding priority is given to programs that conduct targeted outreach to low-income families and children, offer program schedules that support working families, and those that address the need for transportation and meals.

After School Programs (school year and year-round):

For after school programs or year-round programs, there is currently no set due date for inquiries, but we encourage you to submit your letter of inquiry at least six months in advance of your program start date.

Summer Programs:

We strongly encourage summer program applicants to adhere to the following application timeline. Contact the Foundation if you would like more guidance on this.

February 15 – Letters of inquiry due for summer programs
March 30 – Full applications due, if invited
May – Notification of grant approval or declination (June notification may apply to larger requests)