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In this section of the manual, you will find general information about how to sustain your program, including the identification of additional sources of funding.

Grants for Community Leaders:

Individuals and tax-exempt organizations may apply for the Legend Leadership Award, administered by the Dale Earnhardt Foundation to honor individuals or organizations that have brought positive change to a community. The foundation will award $7,000 to seven individuals or organizations that must use the money for educational purposes. Applications will be accepted through any expressive medium, including art, writing or video.

Website Link : http://www.daleearnhardtinc.com/content/legacy/foundation_leader.aspx

Afterschool Alliance: Finding Funding for Afterschool Programs

A link to a section of the Afterschool Alliance web page that is devoted to tools and resources for finding funding for your after-school program. The site also includes an online forum for posting your funding question.

Website Link: http://www.afterschoolalliance.org/funding_main.cfm

Afterschool Alliance Fundraising Tips

This resource describes the basic steps of proposal writing to fund your after-school program and defines key terms used in the foundation world of fundraising.

Website Link: http://www.afterschoolalliance.org/fundingWritingProposals.cfm

Using NCLB Funds to Support Extended Learning Time

This strategy brief describes federal funding streams other than 21st CCLC that support extended learning, including Title I, School Improvement, and Innovative Program funds.

Website Link: http://www.financeproject.org/publications/usingnclbfunds.pdf

Finance Project

Publications page of the Finance Project. Note the article on Financing and Sustainability Strategies.

Website Link: http://www.financeproject.org/index.cfm?page=28

Financing a Community Learning Center

Although this resource is somewhat dated, it provides several examples illustrating how real-life community learning centers in Tennessee, Iowa, and Alabama have been creative in tapping funding from a variety of sources.

Website Link: http://www.ed.gov/pubs/LearnCenters/finance.html

Additional Funding Resources

Funding resources recommended for 21st CCLC programs by the National Center for Community Education.

Website Link: http://www.nccenet.org/Funding/index.cfm

Outcomes and Research in Out-of-School Time Program Design

This article explains the benefits after school programs have on students, as well as information on how to build a program that will ensure a positive impact on youth.

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Building and Sustaining After-School Programs

This handbook explains the step by step process of how to build and sustain a successful and educational after school program.

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Sustaining Quality After-School Programs

This article presents strategies on program sustainability from actual funding recipients.

PDF Link: http://www.afterschoolalliance.org/documents/peterson_sustainability.pdf