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YOUTH OPPORTUNITY

Helping young people realize their full potential

ASOST

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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

ASOST Funding Opportunity

Applications for After School & Out-of-School Time (ASOST) funding for the 2026–2027 school year are now closed.

Funding is available for youth-serving organizations that provide high-quality after-school or out-of-school time programming 3–5 days per week for a minimum of 150 hours during the school year.

Important Dates

  • Applications are now closed

  • Application Platform: e-CImpact

For additional information or to request the Zoom link, please contact Echo Lahey at echo.lahey@unitedwaycm.org

2026 SUMMER ASOST-S grants

United Way of Central Massachusetts, in partnership with United Ways of North and South Central, received $465,000 to support pre-k to 12th grade youth programs this summer.