$6.8 Million Awarded to Expand After-School Programs in New York

 

Governor Andrew Cuomo today announced $6.8 million in Empire State After-School Program funding has been awarded to 15 high-need school districts and community-based organizations across the state. This funding will support the availability of 4,250 new slots to these programs, bringing the total number up to 89,000. This funding, in addition to the $2.4 million awarded to Long Island in September, brings the total expansion to $10 million. With last year's $35 million commitment, the total number of Empire State After-School awards now totals $45 million.

"After-school programs not only help students stay on track outside the classroom, but offer at-risk youth the opportunity for socialization and access to critical services they may not otherwise receive," Governor Cuomo said. "By bolstering our after-school programs across the state, we can guide even more students toward the path to success and ensure each and every New York student has the opportunity to thrive."

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Source: The Office of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo