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.

The Sustainability eBook equips out-of-school time professionals with the strategies and tools needed to ensure their programs thrive well into the future. It explores essential components of sustainability, including diversified funding, effective staffing and volunteer management, strong partnerships, family engagement, marketing, evaluation, and operational planning. Through a mix of multimedia resources—such as webinars, articles, podcasts, and templates—this guide supports continuous improvement and strategic decision-making. Rooted in WOSTA’s mission to promote equity and excellence in OST programming, the eBook empowers leaders to build resilient, impactful programs that continue to serve youth and families for years to come.

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