The Y is deeply vested, along with our partners and funders, in communities adversely impacted by the “achievement gap” — the academic, social and developmental effects of poverty on children and youth. We approach this through many avenues including mentoring, Head Start early learning, as well as myriad programs for students in grades K-12 throughout low income communities in our region. These programs include Y Community Schools and Out-of-School Time Programs such as After School Enrichment and Summer Learning. It also includes more specialized programs like college and career exploration and programs for youth experiencing homelessness, among others.
The tie that binds them all is a high quality, outcomes based approach which includes academic intervention as well as a robust enrichment component consisting of a rich mix of influences including sports clinics, group exercise such as yoga, and visual and performing arts, to name a few. Whether as a volunteer, funder, partner or associate, we invite you to join us in this cause.
The Y continues to pursue various 21st CCLC grants to provide literacy and math instruction, STEAM enrichment activities, field trips, family engagement initiatives, and college and career readiness programs. If you are interested in partnering with us, please contact Sasha Batts at Sashabatts@ymaryland.org.
For more information on how you or your organization can get involved, please contact Donald Eaddy, VP of Youth Development & Community Health at DonaldEaddy@ymaryland.org.
NOTICE OF INTENT TO APPLY FOR NITA M. LOWEY 21ST CENTURY COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTER GRANTS
The Y in Central Maryland is pleased to share that we intend to apply for 21st Century Community Learning Center (21st CCLC) grants through the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) for Fiscal Year 2027. We will be reapplying for school year and summer program funding through this competitive process for the following schools: Matthew A Henson Elementary School, Graceland Park-O'Donnell Heights Elementary Middle School, Fort Worthington Elementary/Middle School, Gwynns Falls Elementary School, and Violetville Elementary/Middle School. In 1994, the U.S. Congress authorized the establishment of the 21st CCLC program to provide a broad and consistent source for out-of-school time funding. The 21st CCLC program is authorized under Title IV, Part B of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) as amended by Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) (20 U.S.C. 7171-7176). The purpose of the 21st CCLC is to assist students to meet the challenging State academic standards by providing students with academic enrichment activities and a broad array of other activities during non-school hours and offer families opportunities for active and meaningful engagement in their children's education. For more information, please email grantsmanagement@ymaryland.org.