New York City is committing $331 million to expand after-school programs, aiming to offer opportunities to over 20,000 more students. The investment is part of Mayor Adams' vision for universal after-school." />
New York City Invests $331 Million in After-School Programs
New York — April 30, 2025 — The city’s after-school system celebrates its 20th anniversary wiht a notable $331 million investment announced by Mayor Eric Adams to broaden after-school initiatives for K-5 students. this funding, beginning in Fiscal Year 2026, is planned to reach over 20,000 additional students by 2027, thereby expanding crucial resources. Ready to learn more?
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New York city Invests $331 million to Expand After-School Programs
new York, NY – April 29, 2025 – On the 20th anniversary of the city’s after-school system, Mayor Eric adams and the Department of Youth and community Progress (DYCD) Commissioner Keith Howard announced a significant $331 million investment to expand after-school programs for K-5 students. This funding, phased in starting in Fiscal Year 2026 and fully implemented by Fiscal Year 2028, aims to bring after-school opportunities to over 20,000 additional students by the fall of 2027.
This investment will increase the city’s annual spending on after-school programs to $755 million,serving a total of 184,000 K-8 students across all DYCD programs. This marks the first increase in after-school seats in over a decade.Mayor Adams has also committed to developing a comprehensive plan for universal after-school access.
“To make New York City the best place to raise a family, we need to make sure our young people and families have opportunities to thrive, and that is why we are launching a big, bold vision to achieve universal after-school for free for all students who want it,” said Mayor Adams.
The initiative builds upon the Adams governance’s commitment to making New York City the best place to raise a family by investing in critical programs year after year. It is part of Mayor Adams’ “Budget week,” unveiling a “Best Budget Ever,” which invests in affordability,public safety,and quality-of-life issues New yorkers care most about.
Key Highlights:
$331 Million Investment: New funding to expand after-school programs.
20,000 New Seats: Addition of 20,000 K-5 after-school seats by Fall 2027.
$755 Million Annual Spending: Total investment in after-school programs.
184,000 Students Served: Total K-8 students served across all DYCD programs.
Universal After-School Plan: Development of a comprehensive plan for universal access.
Provider Support: Efforts to stabilize after-school providers with rate increases and enhanced programme support.
The initial $21 million investment in the upcoming FY 2026 Executive Budget will immediately add 5,000 K-5 seats for the fall semester. Funding will increase to $102 million the following fiscal year, and then to $136 million annually by FY 2028.
DYCD will also issue a Request for Proposal to providers to enhance programs and raise provider rates. This will be supported by a $195 million investment beginning in the FY 2027 Executive Budget, bringing the total new spending to approximately $331 million by FY 2028.”Growing up in the Bronx, I was greatly influenced by after-school programs,” said DYCD Commissioner Howard.“Mayor adams, who is making unprecedented commitments to our elementary school students, shares this sentiment. These investments help make our city more affordable and the best place to raise a family.”
This investment builds on the Adams administration’s previous investments in youth programs, including Summer Youth Employment and Summer Rising.
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