MADISON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) – Classrooms across Wisconsin are getting a boost to help reach students outside the walls of school.
Nearly $50 million worth of Beyond the Classroom grants from the American Rescue Plan Act will be distributed to more than 100 out-of-school and childcare providers across the state.
Beyond the Classroom grants were provided to eligible nonprofit organizations providing virtual and in-person programming for school-aged children to help increase enrollment capacity, provide additional learning opportunities, or increase mental health support for school-age children during the 2021-2022 school year and summer months of 2021 and 2022.
“Our kids have had a difficult year, and we know that in order for our state to continue to bounce back from this pandemic, we have to make sure we’re getting our kids the extra support they need,” said Gov. Tony Evers. “This past year, out-of-school providers across the state adapted to ensure our kids had safe and supportive places to go while also contending with increased capacity and mental health challenges. I’ve always said what’s best for kids is what’s best for our state, and today’s grants will help ensure our families and kids can thrive beyond the classroom.”
Gov. Evers also announced $8 million in grants for summer camps as part of a $140 million tourism industry allocation of ARPA funding.
