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Funding Citizen Schools

The president and CEO of Citizen Schools discusses financial support for the program. Plus tips and resources for funding your own extended-day-learning program.

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Read the following tips from Eric Schwarz, or click here for additional resources.

Advice and Links on Finding Funding and Attracting Investors

Funding for full-time-learning programs comes from many sources. Here's a short sampling.

  • Federal funding. Find federal resources that provide grants and funding for extended-day learning programs.
  • Parents. Ask for parent donations. Parents are usually willing to donate varying amounts to enrich their child's learning.
  • Local businesses. Recruit businesses to provide support -- through funding or other resources. Do your research first; many businesses receive requests for support. Understand the company history, and make contact with the right representatives.
  • Foundations. Research local and state foundations dedicated to serving youth, the arts, health, and related topics.

Funding Links

Check out these Web sites for more information about funding full-time learning.

  • Department of Education: Federal grant applications, opportunities, and resources for educators in the United States.
  • Afterschool.gov: Comprehensive site that connects educators and the public to federal resources for financing and running full-time-learning programs.
  • Afterschool Alliance: Tools, databases, and advice for funding full-time-learning programs.
  • Children Now: Policy reports and research on California's after-school programs. Includes a kit for applying for California after-school funding.
  • Education World Grants Center: List of current education grants and articles for grant seekers.
  • 712educators.com Grant Resources: Guides and tips on how to write grant proposals.
  • The Foundation Center: Resources, tools, training, and news for grant writing and locating prospective funders.

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