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Please contact the organizations providing programming within your community to find out more about site locations, eligibility and requirements of the program. Find an Ontario After School Programįunded organizations are listed below. Please send your questions by email to and a program coordinator will respond to your questions. Who should I contact to find out more about Ontario’s After School Program? Please contact the organizations providing programming within your community to find out more about site locations, eligibility and requirements of that program. If my child lives in one of the priority neighbourhoods, is he/she eligible to participate in an after school program? education quality and accountability office (EQAO) scores.community needs in urban, rural and northern areas, including those adversely impacted by economic conditions and limited resources or funding.areas where there are significant gaps in after school programming.where young people face the highest risks.Priority neighbourhoods were identified in consultation with other ministries by looking at various factors, including: How were priority neighbourhoods identified? The Ministry provides some resources directly to organizations to support the delivery of the after school program, but does not determine the specifics of how each program is run. Organizations may also provide cultural activities that meet the needs of the local community. Does the Ministry provide input on how after school programs are run?Īll organizations are required to deliver programming that addresses the three core areas identified by the Ontario government as essential to help improve child health: Those organizations were then invited by the Ministry to submit proposals. Non-profit organizations with a sport and recreation mandate were identified through a consultation process with community stakeholders, municipalities, other Ministries, and United Way Chapters. How does the Ministry select the organizations who get funding? The Ministry provides guidelines to these organizations, but they make their own decisions in terms of how the program is run, identifying participants and hiring staff.
After school programs are run by not-for-profit organizations that receive funding from the Ministry.
The program reaches children and youth in priority neighbourhoods across Ontario.ĭoes the Ministry run each after school program? Frequently Asked Questions Who does the After School Program reach? The program now benefits over 20,000 children and youth in Kindergarten to Grade 12 in over 80 municipalities, low-income and northern/rural communities, Francophone neighbourhoods and First Nations. Ontario’s After School Program was developed in 2009 as part of Ontario’s Poverty Reduction Strategy and was expanded in 2012 as part of Ontario’s Youth Action Plan. Please read our FAQs for more information. There is not an open-call for applications. Pre-evaluated organizations were invited to apply for funding. This programming may include cultural activities such as traditional French recipes, Aboriginal drumming and dancing, homework help, arts and crafts, and music. Programs may also focus additional program time on activities that are specific to participants’ needs.
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