Applying for the New York Life Foundation’s 2026 Aim High Grants for Middle School OST Programs
The New York Life Foundation will make 40 grants to out-of-school time programs serving youth through their Aim High local grant program. Join us for this webinar to learn more about the funding opportunity, eligibility requirements, and expectations. The speakers will be Jan Brown, Senior Program Officer at the New York Life Foundation, and Dan Gilbert, Director of Whole Child Initiatives at the Afterschool Alliance and administrator of the grant application and review process. Review the application and FAQ beforehand and have your questions ready, and hear tips on submitting a strong application.
The Aim High program is part of the New York Life Foundation’s ongoing investment in middle school OST programs to help eighth-graders reach ninth grade on time. The grant program will fund a total of 40 afterschool, summer and expanded learning programs nationwide, based on a competitive application process.
Applications are due February 6, 2026 at 5 p.m. ET. To learn more about this grant opportunity, view the full RFP and submit your application here.
Speakers:
- Jan Brown, Senior Program Officer, New York Life Foundation
- Dan Gilbert, Director of Whole Child Initiatives, Afterschool Alliance
Resources:
- Aim High Grant Program – Homepage
- Aim High Grant Program – Application Portal
- Aim High Grant Program – Full Request for Proposals (PDF)