Out of School Time

Out-of-School Time Giving Priorities

Youth spend less than 25 percent of their waking hours in school. Time spent out of the classroom has a tremendous impact on academic achievement, healthy development and successful transition to adulthood. Social Venture Partners is interested in partnering with nonprofit organizations who offer programs that engage youth in safe and constructive activities during out-of-school time, including before and after school hours, evenings and weekends. Programs should provide youth ages 5 to 18 with one or more of the following:

• quality time with caring adults
• activities to develop social, life and leadership skills
• academic enrichment
• opportunities to contribute to their communities

If your organization meets SVP’s Out-of-School Time Giving Priorities, be sure to read the Grant Guidelines and How to Apply sections of our website.

Out-of-School Time Grant Guidelines

SVP invites King County non-profit organizations to apply for the Out-of-School Time grant.  All letters of inquiry will be due in February, 2011. 

Your organization can begin the application process by learning how to apply. 

You may download the final Out-of-School Time grant guidelines by clicking here.

Interested in Applying?  Learn More About Us!

We held a "Meet SVP" session on October 28, 2009, where we provided more information on SVP, our grant process, and on capacity building. To download the presentation from the session, please click here! (pdf)