PRESS RELEASE from the Office of Mayor Muriel Bowser

(Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser and Deputy Mayor for Education Paul Kihn announced a total of $3.6 million in grants for the 2023 Summer Strong DC Grant Competitions from the Office of Out of School Time Grants and Youth Outcomes (OST Office). Funds will be distributed to 42 nonprofit organizations in the District of Columbia that provide school-aged youth ages 5-18 years old with access to summer programming. These funds are expected to support organizations serving more than 2,900 DC students.

“We know how important it is to keep young people engaged in safe and fun activities throughout the summer, and that requires all of us working together to make sure families know about programs, to help get our young people get enrolled in those programs, and then ensuring that once kids are enrolled, they stay engaged throughout the summer,” said Mayor Bowser. “With expanded camp offerings, school-based learning opportunities, and summer jobs and internships programs, we are making sure we have options for kids and teens across grade levels and in all eight wards.”

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