The Trust is a leader in research and evaluation, seeking out best practices and tools from across the nation that can help community-based organizations best meet young people’s needs. The Trust helps its CBO partners with research needs, whether it’s helping them find additional funding, sharing the latest technologies with groups or helping a summer pilot project evaluate its program.
Latest RFPsThe Trust releases periodic Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for targeted grant-making initiatives and does not accept applications for funding outside of the RFP process. RFPs are posted here and are listed with the Mayor’s Office of Partnerships and Grants Development. |
Latest ResearchHere are important new research studies about out-of-school time in the District of Columbia. |
Pilot Learning ProjectsIn its role as innovator and convener, the Trust also led the creation of annual summer learning projects, partnering with renowned local and national organizations to bring exciting, hands-on learning projects and curricula to summer programs. Staff at community-based organizations receive training and materials to enrich the summer learning experience for children and youth. More > |