YOUTH OPPORTUNITY
Helping young people realize their full potential
After School Out of School Time (ASOST)
The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education has awarded the United Ways of Central, North Central, and South Central Massachusetts funding to subgrant After School and Out of School Time (ASOST) Programs since the spring of 2022.
This funding supports ASOST programs by strengthening the quality of and increasing access to learning and enrichment programming that improve academic, college and career readiness, and social-emotional outcomes for youth.
For additional information contact: Echo Lahey
Echo.Lahey@unitedwaycm.org | 508-356-8380
ASOST Funding Opportunity
Applications for After School & Out-of-School Time (ASOST) funding for the 2026–2027 school year open June 27th
Funding is available for youth-serving organizations that provide high-quality after-school or out-of-school time programming 3–5 days per week for a minimum of 150 hours during the school year.
INFORMATION SESSIONS
Organizations interested in applying are encouraged to attend one of the following information sessions:
Thursday, July 30 | 10:00 AM
Walnut Wing Basement Conference Center
18 Chestnut Street, Worcester
Zoom option available by request.
Thursday, August 6 | 1:00 PM
Paul Revere Boardroom (2nd Floor)
18 Chestnut Street, Worcester
Zoom option available by request.
Both in-person sessions will include opportunities to connect with other youth-serving organizations and explore collaborative partnerships.
Important Dates
Applications Open: July 27, 2026
Application Platform: e-CImpact
LINK: UnitedWayofCentralMassachusettsAgencySite|SecureGrantManagementPortal
For additional information or to request the Zoom link, please contact Echo Lahey at echo.lahey@unitedwaycm.org
2026 SUMMER ASOST-S grants
United Way of Central Massachusetts, in partnership with United Ways of North and South Central, received $465,000 to support pre-k to 12th grade youth programs this summer.