School’s Out Washington 2026 Lights On Afterschool Event Sponsorships provide small stipends for Lights On Afterschool events held in Washington.
Funding: School’s Out Washington is offering stipends of $300 to $500. The organization states that the number of recipients and final stipend amounts will depend on the number of applicants selected.
Deadline: September 24, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. PST.
Eligibility and geography: the current program page states that the stipends are for Lights On Afterschool events in Washington. The page does not publish a narrower applicant-entity restriction. Applicants should use the official application form and confirm that their proposed Washington event and organization details satisfy the form requirements before submission.
Submission and required documentation: applicants apply using the official School’s Out Washington form linked from the program page. A W-9 is required for payment and is sent to lcharbonneau@schoolsoutwashington.org after applying.
Requirements if funded: recipients must invite legislators and/or local elected officials to the event, provide School’s Out Washington with a brief event recap and photos and/or videos, and register the event with the national Lights On Afterschool program.
Match and cost share: no mandatory applicant match or cost-share requirement is stated on the current official program page.
Atlas analysis: Atlas Opportunity Score 42/100 because this is a legitimate Washington education and youth-program funding opportunity but the award value is very small and it does not materially support healthcare delivery, clinical technology, diagnostics, or grant-package work. N9+ Fit 0/100. QC Healthcare Fit 0/100. Dr. Miltie direct-applicant fit 0/100 on the verified scope.
Official source: School’s Out Washington 2026 Lights On Afterschool.