How much funding does Learn24 OST Scholarship Program provide?

Learn24 OST Scholarship Program provides Up to $3,000 (standard programs); Up to $5,000 (disability-specific programs) in funding.

When is the deadline for Learn24 OST Scholarship Program?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

Learn24 OST Scholarship Program

Greater Washington Community Foundation

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Funding Amount

Up to $3,000 (standard programs); Up to $5,000 (disability-specific programs)

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Learn24 OST Scholarship Program

Overview: The Learn24 OST (Out-of-School-Time) Youth Scholarship Program provides funding to help students and their families—especially those with specific needs—access quality out-of-school-time programs for summer or during the school year.

Geographic Scope: Washington, DC (K-12 grade public, charter, or private schools)

Award Amount:

Standard summer programs: Up to $3,000

Summer programs for students with disabilities: Up to $5,000

Minimum scholarship award: $1,000

Program Focus: Scholarships support programs designed for:

Students with disabilities

Advanced learners

English Language Learners

Academic support

Enrichment activities

Social-emotional learning

Physical activities

Eligibility Requirements:

Individual students seeking funding (not organizations)

Must be enrolled in K-12th grade at a DC public, charter, or private school

Must reside in Washington, DC

Must provide documentation of DC residence

Must meet at least ONE of the following at-risk/underserved criteria:

- Experiencing homelessness
- In DC foster care system
- Economically disadvantaged (eligible for FARM, TANF, or SNAP)
- High school students one or more years older than expected grade level (up to age 24)
- Has disability documented by IEP
- English Language Learner
- Identifies as LGBTQIA+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, Queer/Questioning, Asexual, non-binary, or pansexual)
- Resides in Wards 4, 5, 6, 7, or 8

Application Cycles:

School-Year and Year-Round Programs: Application opens October 20

Summer Programs: Application opens March 16

Payment: Scholarships are paid directly to the organization or vendor providing the programs/services

Contact Information:

Phone: 202-955-5890

Email: [email protected]

Address: 1750 H Street NW, Suite 800, Washington, DC 20006

How to Apply

Application Process:
1. Identify a program you wish to attend that qualifies for scholarship support
2. Contact the program to complete the Vendor Information Form
3. Submit online application using the portal (opens March 16, 2026 for summer programs)
4. Attach the completed Vendor Information Form to your application

Submission Requirements:

Applications must be submitted online through the portal

No hard copy, email, or faxed applications accepted

Applications accepted on rolling basis

Review and Notification:

Applications reviewed monthly by The Community Foundation

Approved by Learn24

Applicants notified of funding decisions within 4 weeks of submission

Key Notes:

Students who received Fall Round scholarship for Year-Round or School Year programs are NOT eligible to apply for additional summer funding

Applicants must complete a Vendor Information Form to provide details about the intended program

For technical difficulties or questions about the vendor form, contact [email protected]