BOOST Grants (Building Opportunities in Out-of-School Time)
Eligibility
Georgia public schools, school districts, and nonprofit afterschool providers may apply. Programs must serve students at high-need schools and provide structured afterschool programming that includes academic enrichment, STEM activities, and family engagement. Applications must demonstrate community partnerships and organizational capacity.
Program Goals
The BOOST Grants program, operated by the Georgia Statewide Afterschool Network in partnership with the Georgia Department of Education, provides competitive grants to support afterschool programs at Georgia schools. BOOST funds programs that keep students safe and engaged after school while providing academic enrichment, STEM learning, and social-emotional support. Funding is contingent on annual state budget appropriations.
Read the GrantApplication and Distribution
Applications are submitted through the Georgia Statewide Afterschool Network when funding is available. Grant cycles are annual but depend on state budget appropriations. Contact the Georgia Statewide Afterschool Network or monitor afterschoolga.org for current program status and application timelines.
Cycle Notes
BOOST grants are subject to annual state appropriation. The program has been funded in multiple prior years but availability varies. Monitor afterschoolga.org for current funding announcements and application windows.
Grant Award Amount
Award amounts vary by appropriation level and program scope. Individual site grants have typically ranged from $25,000 to $100,000 per year. Contact the Georgia Statewide Afterschool Network for current award ranges.
Allowable Purchases
Forward Education Products for This Grant
These kits align to the learning outcomes this program funds.
- micro:bit Starter Kit — physical computing for BOOST afterschool STEM enrichment programs
- MicroChat AI Literacy Kit — AI and technology skills for afterschool and out-of-school time grants
- Coding for Good Kit — project-based coding curriculum for BOOST-funded afterschool programs
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for BOOST Grants in Georgia?
Georgia public schools, districts, and nonprofit afterschool providers serving high-need students may apply. Programs must provide structured afterschool enrichment including STEM and family engagement.
How much funding is available through BOOST Grants?
Awards vary by appropriation. Individual site grants have typically ranged from $25,000 to $100,000. Contact the Georgia Statewide Afterschool Network for current program details.
Can BOOST Grant funds be used for STEM and coding tools?
Yes. BOOST Grant funds can support hands-on STEM materials, physical computing kits, and coding curriculum when they align to the program's stated goals. Document alignment to program objectives before purchasing.
How do Georgia schools apply for BOOST Grants?
Monitor afterschoolga.org for funding announcements. When a cycle is open, applications are submitted through the Georgia Statewide Afterschool Network portal.
How can Forward Education help with BOOST Grant funding?
Forward Education provides curriculum alignment documents, official pricing letters for grant budgets, and letters of support for Georgia schools. Our STEM kits are purpose-built to meet the learning outcomes BOOST Grants fund. Contact us before submitting your application.
Need Help Writing Your Grant Application?
Forward Education works with schools and districts to build strong funding proposals. We can help you connect our tools to your grant requirements.
- Curriculum alignment documents — Georgia standards mapped to our kits
- Program quotes and pricing — classroom sets, bundles, and multi-site pricing
- Letters of support — documentation for grant applications
- Project ideas and scope-and-sequence — ready-to-use program outlines
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