Program Sustainability

Sustaining a program can seem like a heavy lift; use these resources to help get you started.  If you need additional support or have questions - Email Us from Quick Links and check out our Advocacy, Grant Writing and Partnership playlists on YouTube.

Program Sustainability Resource Guide 

Sustainability in youth development refers to creating and maintaining programs, initiatives, and outcomes that can endure and continue benefiting young people over time. It encompasses the following key dimensions: Funding and budget; staffing and volunteers; partnership, collaboration, and family engagement; marketing and outreach; evaluation and continuous improvement; policies and procedures and facilities and resources. Access the Sustainability Resource ebook.

Additional Resources

View this report on Funding Out-of-School Time Programs from the Afterschool Alliance for additional information on program sustainability.

View this resource Municipal Leaders Answer US Secretary of Education's Call to Action to build support for your program from the National League of Cities

View this resource How Municipalities Can Support Summer Learning Programs from the National League of Cities

View this resource How to Support Afterschool Programs in Your City from the National League of Cities

View this resource Promoting Student Reengagement: High-Quality Afterschool and Summer Learning Programs from the National League of Cities

 Visit youth.gov to find Tips for Writing Proposals