Programs that support the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education's (DESE's or Department's) Educational Vision, including supporting the whole student, deeper learning, and culturally and linguistically sustaining practices that contribute to affirming environments where students have a sense of belonging

Programs that specifically aim to support historically marginalized students, including but not limited to, English learners, students on Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), students who are Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), students experiencing homelessness, in foster care and/or who are migratory.

Programs that have or want to strengthen partnerships with local schools and/or other community-based organizations.

Programs that engage and leverage knowledge and strengths of students, families, staff and community to inform programming design and decisions.

Programs serving Pre-K through 12th grade in an OST or Summer Program Setting

All communities in EOHHS regions 3, 4, and 6 (excluding Boston) are eligible to apply. UWMB will prioritize the following communities: Chelsea, Cambridge, Evertt, Framingham, Gloucester, Haverhill, Hudson Lawrence, Lowell, Lynn, Malden, Marlborough, Medford, Methuen, Norwood, Peabody, Quincy, Randolph, Revere, Salem, Saugus, Somerville, Waltham, Watertown, Weymouth, Winthrop, and Woburn

Programs in communities where at least 25% served are considered economically disadvantaged and/or are in school in chronically underperforming status.

Programs that offer comprehensive programming at least 3 days a week for a minimum of 6 weeks in the summer and most weeks from October through May excluding holidays and vacations.

Programs that are operated by community-based organizations (CBOs) and school districts, including charter schools and collaboratives.