$122 Billion for Education in American Rescue Plan: What it means for OST programs

Congress recently passed, and the President signed into law American Rescue Plan, which provides $2 trillion in emergency stimulus funding to address the immediate financial needs of families, businesses, and the education system amidst the economic fallout from COVID-19. Specifically, there will be $8.45 billion available at the state level for afterschool and summer programs and $21.9 billion at the local level for afterschool and summer programs. With billions of funding coming down the pipeline, we invite you to participate in a webinar to learn more about the allowable uses of funds, how to plan at the state and local level, and how the OST community can advocate for grants and contracts that support summer and afterschool programs.

Presenters:

• Ally Talcott, Legislative Counsel, National Summer Learning Association
• Sage Learn, National Director Government Relations, Boys & Girls Clubs of America
• Erik Peterson, Vice President of Policy, Afterschool Alliance
• Henry DeHart, Chief Operating Officer, American Camp Association