Teens in the Lifeguard program at Wells High School learn tips from their instructor.
Our program providers deliver After School Matters programs in the summer, fall and/or spring program sessions. These dedicated providers – professionals in their fields who serve as mentors to our teens – deliver programs independently either as After School Matters Employee Instructors or as Community-Based Organizations. They support our teens’ success from the beginning to the end of a program, and often beyond.
Select the Rolling Interest tab below to learn how you can apply to become a program provider with After School Matters. If you are a current program provider, Select the Renewal tab to learn how to apply to renew your program for another year.
After School Matters is searching for new Program Providers (Employee Instructors and Community-Based Organizations) interested in offering after-school programs during Summer 2021, Fall 2021, and Spring 2022. These program providers will mentor and share their expertise with Chicago high school teens by delivering a wide range of program opportunities across the city in the arts, communications and leadership, STEM, and sports.
POTENTIAL PROGRAM PROVIDER TIMELINE
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Rolling Interest Form posted: To access the form click here.
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Informational Powerpoint — online platform. To access the presentation click here.
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December 2020 – February 2021
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The program team contacts and interviews potential providers based upon program and community needs/availability.
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March – May 2021
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Program selections made.
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TENTATIVE 2021-2022 PROGRAM DATES |
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Early July 2021 | All Summer 2021 Programs Begin |
Mid-August 2021 | Summer 2021 Programs End |
Late September 2021 | Fall 2021 Programs Begin |
Mid-December 2021 | Fall 2021 Programs End |
Mid-February 2022 | Spring 2022 Programs Begin |
Mid-May 2022 | Spring 2022 Programs End |
Questions
After School Matters will continue to respond to inquiries about the Rolling Interest process. Questions can be submitted via email to [email protected].
The Renewal Application for Summer 2021, Fall 2021, Spring 2022 for Current CBO Providers will be released on Monday, November 30, 2020.
*CBO Providers must submit 1 Renewal Application per program.*
Renewal Application vs. RFP/New Potential Provider
Similar to last year, Current Providers — defined as those who are providing a program with After School Matters during the current program year (Summer 2020, Fall 2020, Spring 2021) — will submit a Renewal Application focused on deepening their ability to create quality programs and provide effective instruction. Current providers interested in proposing a new program with a different content area or focus may visit our Become a Provider web page and submit a Rolling Interest Form.
*NEW* This Year: For Employee Instructors Only
Please refer to the email sent to you by Human Resources on September 16, then submit the Renewal Interest form no later than October 12. Completing the form will inform our HR and Programs team of your intent to return for ASM’s next program year (Summer 2021 through Spring 2022). You will be notified to complete your program budget on January 2021 after your Program Specialist reviews your submitted Renewal Interest Form.
How to Apply: Community Based Organizations (CBO’s)
The Renewal Application will be released in Cityspan. Please access the Renewal Application Guide for assistance with completing your program renewal.
Renewal decisions will be made based upon your application’s quality, completeness, and alignment with After School Matters’ priorities for serving teens.
Please also note that completion of a renewal application in no way guarantees that your program will be renewed and that you/your organization will receive funding from After School Matters. After assessing our funding and renewal options, we will communicate renewal decisions.
***CBO Programs that do not submit a renewal application by the deadline will not be renewed. ALL applications are due on Friday, December 11 by 5:00 pm***
Click here to download the Renewal Application Process map
Timeline — Renewal Process Dates
October 12, 2020 | Deadline for Employee Instructors to submit HR Renewal Interest form |
November 30, 2020 | Renewal Application for CBOs released in Cityspan |
December 11, 2020 by 5:00 p.m. | Renewal Application Due for Current CBO Providers (Programs that do not submit a renewal application by the deadline will not be renewed) |
December 2020 – January 2021 | Programs Staff review/score applications and conduct Renewal Decision Meetings when needed |
January 2021 | Providers are notified to complete program budget in Cityspan |
February 2021 | Program selections are finalized |
Late March – April 2021 | Program decisions and notifications sent |
Early July 2021 | Summer 2021 Programs Begin |
Mid-August 2021 | Summer 2021 Programs End |
Late September 2021 | Fall 2021 Programs Begin |
Mid-December 2021 | Fall 2021 Programs End |
March 2022 | Spring 2022 Programs Begin |
May 2022 | Spring 2022 Programs End |