Afterschool & Summer Enrichment Grant

Gary Community Ventures is an impermanent philanthropic organization committed to using all of its resources by 2035 to transform systems and build wealth for Colorado kids and families.
Using a powerful mix of catalytic grantmaking, impact investments, policy and advocacy and the development of new ventures, we create opportunities for Coloradans to thrive now and for generations to come.
Afterschool & Summer Enrichment for All
This RFP seeks to identify local systems ready to replicate My Spark-like programming (see program case study) in other locations throughout Colorado and to model the future of out-of-school learning — one where access is universal, funding is sustainable, and all kidshave opportunities to find their spark.
Description
Gary is seeking to identify a cohort of approximately 3-5 public systems (counties, cities and school districts) and/or the intermediary partners that seek to dramatically scale their out of school enrichment and learning opportunities, particularly for lower-income kids, through My Spark-like programming. The key components of My-Spark like programming are:
Resourcing kids and families directly with funds to spend on afterschool and summer enrichment opportunitiesSupporting a wide variety of afterschool and summer providers - from arts to sports to tutoring and more - and including nonprofit, business and government providersPrioritizing student choice and interest
Priority will be given to proposals that: