BOOST Funding
Pennsylvania Commission on Crime & Delinquency’s (PCCD) Building Opportunity through Out-of-School Time (BOOST) grants expand out-of-school time structured programming for at-risk school-age youth.
2025-2026 Pennsylvania State Budget
Last Updated: November 24, 2025
With the passing of the Pennsylvania 2025-2026 state budget, we are officially celebrating the renewed investment in OST programs of $11.5 million with the BOOST program! APOST is thrilled at the continuation of the state’s investment and will continue to share information as it becomes available regarding the 2025-2026 BOOST application process.
What is BOOST Funding?
Building Opportunity through Out-of-School Time (BOOST) is a Pennsylvania state-funded program that offers grants to out-of-school time organizations. The goal of BOOST is to expand out-of-school time (OST) structured programming opportunities for at-risk school-age youth.
How Can I Support BOOST Funding?
SHARE
Sharing the importance of OST programs is the best way to advocate for why we need the proposed BOOST funding in Pennsylvania. Contact your legislators and share your support for BOOST in the 2025-2026 proposed state budget. Unsure who you should contact? Use the tool below and use your address to look up your district number.
LEARN
Knowledge is power! Being in the know about how OST programs are currently being impacted & the value that OST brings to our communities makes your advocacy more powerful. Take a look here for quick points and links to great resources for learning! Any specific information you’re looking for? Let us know how we can help gather resources for your or your organization.
