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YOUTH OPPORTUNITY

Helping young people realize their full potential

ASOST

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WOMEN’S INITIATIVE

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After School Out of School Time (ASOST)

The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education has awarded the United Ways of Central, North Central, and South Central Massachusetts funding to subgrant After School and Out of School Time (ASOST) Programs since the spring of 2022.

This funding supports ASOST programs by strengthening the quality of and increasing access to learning and enrichment programming that improve academic, college and career readiness, and social-emotional outcomes for youth. 

For additional information contact: Echo Lahey
Echo.Lahey@unitedwaycm.org | 508-356-8380

SUMMER FUNDING APPLICATIONS ARE LIVE

Grant funding period: July 1, 2026 – August 31, 2026

Award amounts: $15,000 to $35,000

Deadline: Friday, May 15, 2026

Zoom on May 1st: email Echo for the link

For additional information contact: Echo Lahey
Echo.Lahey@unitedwaycm.org | 508-356-8380

2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR ASOST-S grants

United Way of Central Massachusetts, in partnership with United Ways of North and South Central, received $1,080,000 to support pre-k to 12th grade youth programs.