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Become a Provider

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.

New/Potential Program Provider Rolling Interest Process

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.

STEP 1 — Watch the New/Potential Provider presentation.

  • After School Matters will post a New Potential Provider presentation to provide insight into After School Matters, our partners, and who we serve.
  • Click here to access the presentation.

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.

 

POTENTIAL PROGRAM PROVIDER TIMELINE

Open Now
Rolling Interest Form posted: To access the form click here.
Accessible Now
Informational Powerpoint — online platform. To access the presentation click here.
December 2020 – February 2021
The program team contacts and interviews potential providers based upon program and community needs/availability.
March – May 2021
Program selections made.

 

TENTATIVE 2021-2022 PROGRAM DATES
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].

Renewal Process

The Renewal Application for Summer 2021, Fall 2021, Spring 2022 for Current Program Providers has been postponed until further notice.

How to Apply: Community Based Organizations (CBO’s)

***Programs that do not submit a renewal application by the deadline will not be renewed. ALL applications are due TBD***

Renewal Steps

Submit your Renewal Application by TBD. After School Matters strongly recommends submitting the application in advance of the deadline to avoid last-minute technical issues or being “timed out” and the proposal is denied.

*New: You will be notified  to complete your program budget in November after your Program Specialist reviews your submitted Renewal Application.*

  • 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
TBD Renewal Application released in Cityspan
TBD Renewal Application due for Current CBO Providers

 

2021-2022 Program Schedule
Early July 2021 All Summer Programs Begin
Mid-August 2021 Summer Programs End
Late September 2021 Fall Programs Begin
Mid-December 2021 Fall Programs End
March 2022 Spring Programs Begin
May 2022 Spring Programs End

 

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Liaisons

All Liaison documents can be found on Cityspan under the “Documents” tab