The South Dakota Afterschool Network works to better our state and its communities by connecting providers, parents and policymakers with proven tools and resources to increase the quality of and access to out-of-school time programming for K-12 children and youth.

Afterschool is a lifeline that keeps youth safe, helps kids learn and grow, and provides parents the ability to work without worry. While South Dakota is home to more than 300 afterschool programs, the demand for programs exceeds available spaces. In fact, 1 in 3 South Dakota children (34 percent) who are not in an afterschool program would be enrolled if it were available. That’s more than 42,000 children who are missing out on opportunities to participate in programming that supports their development academically, socially and economically.

Afterschool can provide valuable opportunities for students to explore STEM, and we are here to help your program succeed in STEM Learning! From webinars and trainings to our signature TMC Trailers that bring turnkey STEM activities to your doorstep, our diverse collection of resources meets you and your students where you are and provides the support you need to deliver quality programming to your students at any age. 

The South Dakota Afterschool Network wanted to create a mapping tool to better understand the landscape of afterschool and summer programs available for children and families. From the initial launch of the new mapping tool, we have identified some startling findings.

Funding Opportunities

Funding Opportunities

Local Funding Opportunities

STEM Outreach Grants

STEM Outreach Grants

$1,000 STEM K-12 OUTREACH GRANTS  In coordination with Fisher Scientific, South Dakota Biotech will be awarding grants for K-12 STEM outreach efforts in South Dakota. The grants are up to $1,000 per award administered annually. Eligible applicants include but are not...

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Volunteer Generation Fund Grant

Volunteer Generation Fund Grant

NEW GRANT OPPORTUNITY: AmeriCorps Announces Volunteer Generation Fund Grant Competition to Strengthen Nonprofit and Service Organizations   AmeriCorps has announced the FY 2023 Volunteer Generation Fund Notice of Funding Opportunity.  Applications are due...

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DOE OST Expansion Grants

DOE OST Expansion Grants

Out-of-School Time (OST) Expansion Grants Visit Website Existing out-of-school time programs in South Dakota have the opportunity to apply for $50,000 to $200,000 grants to expand their existing programs. Applicants must be local education agencies (LEA), educational...

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National Funding Opportunities

STEM Outreach Grants

STEM Outreach Grants

$1,000 STEM K-12 OUTREACH GRANTS  In coordination with Fisher Scientific, South Dakota Biotech will be awarding grants for K-12 STEM outreach efforts in South Dakota. The grants are up to $1,000 per award administered annually. Eligible applicants include but are not...

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Volunteer Generation Fund Grant

Volunteer Generation Fund Grant

NEW GRANT OPPORTUNITY: AmeriCorps Announces Volunteer Generation Fund Grant Competition to Strengthen Nonprofit and Service Organizations   AmeriCorps has announced the FY 2023 Volunteer Generation Fund Notice of Funding Opportunity.  Applications are due...

read more
DOE OST Expansion Grants

DOE OST Expansion Grants

Out-of-School Time (OST) Expansion Grants Visit Website Existing out-of-school time programs in South Dakota have the opportunity to apply for $50,000 to $200,000 grants to expand their existing programs. Applicants must be local education agencies (LEA), educational...

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More Opportunities

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National Endowment for the Humanities

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National Institute on Out-of-School Time

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The Grantsmanship Center

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GrantStation.com

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Afterschool Alliance

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American Camp Association

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Carol M. White Physical Education Program (PEP)

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National Summer Learning Association

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National League of Cities

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Federal Government Grants

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US Department of Education

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FundsNet Service

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Mott Foundation

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National Afterschool Association (NAA)

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National Association for the Education of Young Children

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National Center for Quality Afterschool

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National Collaboration for Youth

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School Funding Center

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Wallace Foundation

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