Lottery for Education: Afterschool Programs Grant Opportunity

The Lottery for Education: Afterschool Programs Grant Opportunity aims to enhance academic enrichment for Tennessee students. This initiative supports public and not-for-profit organizations that provide afterschool educational programs. Eligible applicants must offer services that complement regular academic curricula and address the needs of at-risk youth. With a focus on educational development, the program prioritizes those serving students aged 5-18 who qualify for free or reduced lunch or face educational disadvantages. Grant funds are intended to supplement, not replace, existing educational resources.

Lottery for Education: Afterschool Programs Grant Opportunity
The Tennessee Department of Education is requesting applications for the Lottery for Education Afterschool Programs grant (LEAPs). The LEAPs grant is awarded for three years based on a competitive application process. The overarching goal of the LEAPs program is to provide students with enrichment opportunities that reinforce and complement the students’ regular academic programs. Local educational agencies (LEAs), community-based and faith-based organizations, and other public or private organizations proposing to serve students in Tennessee are eligible to apply for funding.