NAN Membership

Join our vibrant community of afterschool professionals by becoming a NAN member!

Gain access to our Afterschool Locker which has helpful resources for programs, discover insightful courses in our Online Learning Academy, and use our Sharing forum for support, to exchange ideas, and collaborate.



Membership is FREE!

NAA Next Gen. Leader Nominations Open!

Each year, the National AfterSchool Association recognizes a cohort of emerging young leaders who are afterschool champions and believers in the out-of-school time profession. Join NAA in recognizing extraordinary individuals, age 30 or under, who are invested in advocacy, professional development, creative program design, the power of youth voice, data and evaluation, and social justice. If you know of a candidate worthy of this honor, review the information on their site and submit your nomination!

Deadline for Nominations: December 4, 2024

Virtual Healthy Home Life Series

This 3-part workshop is designed to help you learn and implement strategies to build better relationships with children and increase child cooperation. Participants will have access to consultation and support from our expert staff to ensure successful implementation of interventions to meet your unique needs. This workshop is FREE to RURAL Nevada parents, caregivers, family members, and professionals who work with families.

Dates: December 4th, 11th, & 18th, 2024, 12:00-2:00pm

2025 Showcase: Request for Exhibitors

Join us as an exhibitor at the 2025 Nevada Afterschool Showcase! You'll have the opportunity to connect with 150+ OST professionals, showcase your programs, curriculums, etc., and have your materials included in our exclusive swag bags. Don’t miss out on this amazing chance to promote your work and network with key decision-makers in the field! 



Deadline for Applications: December 20, 2024

Engage Every Student Recognition Program

The recognition program aims to recognize Non-Profit Organizations, Local Education Agencies (LEAs), and Municipalities or Local Government Entities working together to expand access to high-quality afterschool and summer learning programs. The main goal of the recognition program is to amplify the great work taking place in your states.

Deadline: January 31, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time

"My Voice Matters" Video Contest 

The Clark County Children's Mental Health Consortium is excited to announce its 2025 Youth Video Contest. Unleash your creativity and let your story shine through voice, movement, or any creative style!

Eligibility: Under 24 years old living in Clark County

Prizes: 1st place - $200 | 2nd place - $50 | 3rd place - $50

Deadline: February 14, 2025

NV OST Professional Certification

The Out-of-School Time Professional Pathways Certification (OSTPPC) acknowledges Nevada's OST providers' education, experience, skills, and talents. The key objectives of this free certification include education and training, professionalization, and establishing clear career pathways within OST.

Apply today to take the next step toward your professional goals!

NAN has partnered with The Children's Cabinet

to offer free opportunities for professional development to Out-of-School-Time (OST) professionals in Nevada!

OST: Creating STEM-Rich Environments

Virtual - December 4 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

OST: Bits & Bolts of Program Management

Virtual - December 11 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

OST: STEM Abilities

Virtual - December 18 @ 5:30 - 6:30 pm

Power Up Nevada

December 3 & 4, 2024

College of Southern Nevada

6375 W. Charleston Blvd, Las Vegas, NV, 89416

The Power Up Series consists of a collection of national, local, and virtual engagements in the Black community that will serve as critical touchpoints in advancing education, equity, and economic opportunity as well as highlight best practices and resources. This series is an effort to promote equitable access to resources that serve the needs of Black students, families, and communities.

2025 Nevada Afterschool Showcase

February 27 & 28, 2025

Peppermill Resort Hotel

2707 S Virginia St, Reno, NV 89502

Registration is now open for the 2025 Nevada Afterschool Showcase!  Join us to connect with OST professionals, explore new strategies, and elevate your impact. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to learn, grow, and create pathways to excellence in out-of-school time!

US Dept. Labor Workforce Pathways for Youth Grants (Round 5)

The Workforce Pathways for Youth demonstration grants support national out-of-school time organizations that serve historically underserved and marginalized youth ages 14 to 21. These grants will place an emphasis on age-appropriate workforce readiness programming to expand job training and workforce pathways for youth, including soft skill development, career exploration, job readiness and certification, and work-based learning opportunities and other work experiences, such as summer jobs, year-round job opportunities, and pre-apprenticeships and Registered Apprenticeships. Questions regarding this Funding Opportunity Announcement may be emailed to WPY_FOA-ETA-24-07@dol.gov.

Deadline for application: December 3, 2024

The Federal Funding Streams for

Children and Youth Services Database

This database helps communities find federal funding available to states, Native nations, territories, counties, cities, towns, school districts, and local nonprofit organizations to support children and youth. This database includes fiscal year allocations from 2019 to 2023. It catalogs the purposes and key characteristics of more than 320 federal funding programs—funded across 20 different federal agencies—that support cradle-to-career initiatives

Mizzen Education

Transform out-of-school time into an adventure with Mizzen!

A free learning resource platform for the youth development community. Explore endless resources based on grade levels, time, materials and more!