2025-2026
BOOST Funding
2025-2026 Proposed Budget
Last Updated May 27, 2025
Governor Shapiro has proposed $21.5 million in BOOST funds dedicated to OST for Pennsylvania in the 2025-2026 proposed budget. With this monumental investment, families in Pennsylvania would be better supported and young people will have greater access to learning opportunities during non-school hours.
How Can I Support BOOST Funding?
Sharing the importance of OST programs is the best way to advocate for why we need the proposed BOOST funding in Pennsylvania.
Contact your representative and share your support for BOOST in the 2025-2025 proposed state budget. Unsure who you should contact? Use the tool below and use your address to look up your district number.
Helpful Tools
Out-of-school time talking points
OST Fact Sheet
Additional Resources
The Pennsylvania Statewide Afterschool Youth Development Network (PSAYDN)
Allies for Children