Many grants fund individual programs at individual sites. Those programs matter, but their impact is often limited by geography, staffing, and short-term funding cycles.
DWUL strengthens the infrastructure behind afterschool access. By funding DWUL, partners help build the system that enables many programs across many schools.
Funding one program supports one site. Funding DWUL strengthens access across an entire system.
Expansion: Bring the DWUL system to more schools, districts, and communities.
Access: Increase subsidies and free program access for vulnerable children, youth, and families.
Technology: Improve platform automation, accessibility, communication, reporting, and data systems.
Coordination Capacity: Strengthen the human and operational support needed to scale responsibly.
Partnership Development: Build relationships with school districts, funders, providers, and community organizations.
DWUL is not seeking funding to test a concept. The model has already been built, tested, refined, and implemented through real school-community partnerships.
5,200+ student registrations supported
800+ students supported through subsidies
50+ schools supported
$740K+ in program value facilitated
30,000+ cumulative student registrations
3,000+ students supported through subsidies since 2014
$3.5M+ in program value facilitated since 2014
Traditional district-led afterschool program models can cost up to $2 million to support 50 schools due to administrative overhead and program management structures. DWUL's community coordination model can support similar scale for approximately $200,000, while maintaining local flexibility and increasing program diversity.
Traditional models often duplicate administration from site to site. DWUL centralizes key functions and spreads infrastructure across multiple schools, providers, and families. This creates a stronger public-value proposition for funders.
System-Level Funders: Government programs, large foundations, and community foundations seeking scalable infrastructure, measurable outcomes, and public benefit at scale.
Equity & Vulnerable Youth Funders: Family foundations, community funders, and social impact partners focused on removing barriers and expanding access.
Corporate & CSR Partners: Companies seeking visible community impact, youth development, local engagement, and measurable outcomes.
Program Access Funding: Support subsidies for vulnerable students and families.
District Expansion Funding: Help bring the DWUL model to new schools and regions.
Technology & Infrastructure Funding: Support platform improvements, automation, reporting, cybersecurity, and accessibility.
Corporate Sponsorship: Sponsor access, program categories, school communities, or regional expansion.
Strategic Collaboration: Partner on research, policy, youth development, education access, or community well-being.
We are seeking funders and partners who want to help scale a proven system for affordable, equitable afterschool access. Contact DWUL to start a partnership conversation.
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