Wednesday, September 7, 2022
The American Rescue Plan (ARP) 21 and Wisconsin State Motion 57 have authorized two funding streams to support Out-of-School Time (OST) programs.
This is a competitive grant process for the development and implementation of evidence-based OST programs to address the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on students. Out-of-School Time programs must address academic, social, emotional, and mental health needs of identified students.
There will be one application process with 3 rounds of funding.
ESSER III Funding Rounds and Eligible Applicants
| ESSER Round | Round I: $15.4 million | Round II: (If funds remain from Round I) | Round III: $5 million |
| Eligible Applicants | Wisconsin Local Education Agencies (LEAs) (Districts and Independent Charter Schools) eligible for sparsity aid under Wis Stat 115.436 |
All Wisconsin Public School LEAs (Districts and Independent Charter Schools) |
Wisconsin LEAs (District and Independent Charter Schools) Community Based Organizations (CBOs) |
Important Deadlines
Application Due: October 14, 2022, 4:00 p.m. CST
Notification: December 2022
Grant Duration: December 1, 2022-September 30, 2024
To learn more
- Attend a grant writing webinar
September 16, 2022 9:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88370540106 - Visit the ESSER III OST Grant Frequently Asked Questions Document
- For more information and application materials: Visit the ESSER III Out-of-School Time Grant page
This item was submitted by Beth Herman, Assistant Director, Student Services/Prevention and Wellness, Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.