After School Matters is searching for new Program Providers (Employee Instructors and Community-Based Organizations) interested in offering after-school programs during Fall 2022 and Spring 2023. 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.

STEP 1 — Watch the New/Potential Provider presentation.

• Please review the New Potential Provider presentation to gather insight into After School Matters, our partners, and who we serve.

STEP 2 – Complete the Rolling Interest Form.

• Decide the type of program provider you would like to be (ASM Employee Instructor vs. Community-Based Organization (CBO)) and you will be directed to the complete the appropriate form.
• Complete the Rolling Interest Form. You may access the form here.

STEP 3 – Interview Selection.

• Program proposals/ideas will be selected by our Programs Staff and invited for interviews based on After School Matters target content areas and/or community needs.
• If selected to move on to the interview phase, next steps will be emailed to you. Please ensure contact information for your proposal is up-to-date. You may contact [email protected] for updates.

Renewal Process

The Renewal Application for Summer 2022, Fall 2022, Spring 2023 for Program Providers will be released on Monday, November 08, 2021.

*Program 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 2021, Fall 2021, Spring 2022) — 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 submit the Employee Instructor (EI) Renewal Interest questionnaire no later than Monday, October 18. Completing the form will inform our HR and Programs team of your intent to return for ASM’s next program year (Summer 2022 through Spring 2023). Next steps will be provided for each Employee Instructor after the Renewal Interest questionnaire is submitted.

NOTE: Only 1 Renewal Application and budget per Employee Instructor program should be submitted in Cityspan.

How to Apply: Community Based Organizations (CBO’s) and Employee Instructor (EI) Programs

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 and EI Programs that do not submit a renewal application by the deadline will not be renewed. ALL applications are due on Tuesday, November 23 by 5:00 p.m.***

Renewal Steps

• Please review your YPQA data, site visit forms, and your program improvement plan (if applicable) to address areas of growth in Renewal Application responses. Additionally, please consider any discussions you may have had with your Program Specialist as you respond. For data points on Internships and Assistantships, please contact your Program Specialist.
• Refer to the Quick Guide for step-by-step instructions on how to access your Renewal Application in Cityspan, the Renewal Application Guide and Program Supply Guidance for instructions and more detailed information on the Renewal process.
• Access the Renewal Application via Cityspan starting November 8. Year-long program providers can access the renewal form through their Fall 2021 program record. Summer-only providers can access the renewal form through their Summer 2021 program record. Contact your Program Specialist or [email protected]g for additional questions.
• Submit your Renewal Application before Tuesday, November 23, 2021, at 5:00 p.m. After School Matters strongly recommends submitting the application in advance of the November 23 deadline to avoid last-minute technical issues or being “timed out” and the proposal is denied.
• For questions about the Renewal Application process, please email [email protected]. For program-related questions or data points on Internships and Assistantships, please contact your Program Specialist.

Click here to download the Renewal Application Process map

Timeline — Renewal Process Dates

Questions