5/7/07
Summer is about having fun and being engaged in your
community. I want to make sure that every kid in Boston has
the chance to participate in something enjoyable and rewarding
this summer. Last week, I announced that grants for specific
summer programming have been made available to outside
partners wishing to partner with the city. These grants, known
as Boston Community Grants and totaling $300,000, will be
parceled out in increments of $5,000-$7,500 for summer
activities geared toward the city’s pre-teens and teenagers.
We are looking to increase the number and variety of programs
serving youth and increase the number of youth who have access
to positive opportunities and safe environments. These
community grants will make new, innovative programs possible
and ensure that there is something for everyone.
Boston Community Grants will fund additional activities to
complement the hundreds of options that Boston youth already
have access to through Boston Summer Programming. These new
grants will make possible programs that focus on arts,
education, outdoor and evening activities. The program areas
were chosen in direct response to interests and areas of
concern identified by Boston’s youth. Grants will be awarded
to community-based organizations that can demonstrate the
ability to serve youth and are committed to partnering with
the city or with other community groups.
Proposals should target pre-teens and teenagers and must take
place at Boston Community Centers. Programs must take place
Mondays - Thursdays between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m., Fridays
between 8 a.m. and 10 p.m. and Saturdays between 9:00 a.m. and
7:00 p.m. Preference will be given to activities and programs
operating on evenings or Saturdays. Outside agencies
interested in submitting a proposal for pre-teens and
teenagers should submit their letters of intent and proposals
to Jill O’Brien at jill.obrien@cityofboston.gov or fax them
to 617-635-4765. For more information about the grants, please
call 617-635-4463.
The City of Boston has hundreds of exciting summer
opportunities for Boston youth. We anticipate serving
thousands of young people this summer with safe, structured
and fun programming. If you are interested in checking out
what the city has to offer, you can call 617-635-KIDS or log
onto www.bostonyouthzone.com/summer
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