Ohio After School Grant Timeline
Ohio After School Grant Timeline
Current Grantees (FY21 through FY25)
| Event |
Date |
Details |
Location |
| 21APR Data Collection |
Due Oct. 23 |
Programs are required to submit activities, staffing, participation, and outcomes data. |
Data Collection App in OH|ID |
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Brown Bag Professional Development Webinars
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Ongoing
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The Department hosts a monthly Brown Bag series for leaders in out-of-school time programs. During each webinar, participants will strengthen their foundational understanding and explore crucial aspects of out-of-school time programs.
Click the links below to register:
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Microsoft Teams
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2027 Fiscal Dates
Please ensure your OH|ID and roles are set up to obtain EDSTEPS access from your OEDS-R Administrator. Please see your assigned grant manager point of contact in the One Funding Application (OFA) "Grants Admin" tab.
| Event |
Date |
Details |
Location |
| FY27 Grant Period |
July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027 |
Reflects FY27 |
N/A |
| Cash Requests |
Ongoing |
Submit cash requests in OFA |
OFA |
| Budget Revisions |
No later than May 14, 2027 |
Revisions must be approved in OFA prior to last day of programming - June 30, 2027 |
OFA |
| Final Expenditure Reports |
Due annually Sept. 30 |
FY27 FERs due in OFA Sept. 30, 2027
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OFA |
| 5th Year Closeout |
Oct. 2027 |
For grantees whose 5th and final year will end June 30, 2027 |
DEW Monitoring Application |
Ohio After School FY28 Grant Competition Dates
| Event |
Date |
Details |
Location |
Request for Applications (RFA) and Intent to Apply form available |
Oct. 15 |
Prospective applicants can access the FY28 RFA to learn more about grant requirements and processes.
For competitive grants, prospective applicants are requested to submit the Notice of Intent to Apply. The notice provides helpful information that allows the Department staff to plan for the management of the applications and review processes. Failure to notify the Department of the intent to apply will not disqualify the applicant from applying for grant funds.
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Website |
| Application Overview Webinar |
Oct. 15, 1 to 2 p.m. |
The webinar will provide an overview of the FY28 competitive grant application process. Please register here to attend. |
Microsoft Teams |
| Application Overview Webinar |
Oct. 19, 10 to 11 a.m. |
The webinar will provide an overview of the FY28 competitive grant application process. Please register here to attend. |
Microsoft Teams |
Application Opens |
Nov. 16, 12:01 a.m. |
The application will open in the One Funding Application in EDSTEPS. |
OFA |
RFA Open Virtual Office Hours |
Nov. 16, 9 to 11 a.m. |
The Department will host open office hours to provide technical assistance related to the Ohio After School RFA. All questions asked during this session will be posted to the Ohio After School FY28 Grant Competition FAQ. |
Microsoft Teams |
Technical Assistance Office Hours |
Dec. 2, 10 a.m.
Dec. 9, 1 p.m.
Dec. 16, 10 a.m. |
The Department will host open office hours to provide technical assistance. All questions asked during this session will be posted to the Ohio After School FY28 Grant Competition FAQ. |
Microsoft Teams |
| Application Closes |
Dec. 28, 5 p.m. |
The application will close in the OFA in EDSTEPS.
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OFA |
| Competitive Review Period |
Jan. 1 - Feb. 26, 2027 |
Federally required peer review of applications. |
N/A |
| Anticipated Award Announcement of Cohort A |
Feb. 26, 2027 |
The Department announces applicants selected for funding on the webpage and via email. |
Website |
| Consultation between the Department and Cohort A awardees to submit final budgets and required meetings |
March -May 2027 |
Department staff will require a grant start up meeting with leadership from schools served and those responsible for running the grant program and budget finalization in the system.
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Microsoft Teams |
| Award cycle begins for Cohort A grantees |
July 1, 2027 |
Funding begins |
N/A |
Last Modified: 10/14/2026 2:10:20 PM