PASE Network News

The Center for Puerto Rican Studies (CENTRO) at Hunter College has launched an open call for 2026-2027 Rooted + Relational community micro-grants, with funding of up to $5,000. This year’s theme is Black Cuerpas: Race, Body Politics & Culture. CENTRO seeks to fund projects that examine: 1) how do race, gender, sexuality, and body politics shape the everyday lives and histories of Boricuas across the archipelago and diaspora? and 2) What happens when we center race and Blackness in a field of study that has too often championed color-blindness and the myth of racial democracy to avoid the hard questions about racism, anti-Blackness, complicity, and erasure? Grantees will implement their projects within their chosen communities during the 2026-2027 academic year. They will also present their work at a CENTRO event, attend three virtual meetings, and have their work highlighted through CENTRO’s communications and media channels. Head to CENTRO’s website to read full details and to submit your application by April 30, 2026. 

Nonprofit community-based organizations may apply for local mini grant assistance funding from the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services to support youth, families and communities throughout the state. These local assistance grants of up $75,000 per grantee will be awarded to community-based organizations to fund direct service programming to support youth, families, and communities throughout New York State. This money is intended for programs that increase youth, family, and community engagement; increase access to trauma, healing, and behavioral health services; and increase prevention efforts and youth-centered service delivery. Review the full Request for Awards for more information or visit the DCJS website for all funding opportunities. Proposals are due on April 22, 2026 by 12:00 PM EST. 

The NYCPS Office of Multilingual Learners (OML) will host the annual Multilingual and Immigrant Family Conference on April 22, 2026 from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM at Fordham University, with some portions that can be attended virtually. This event is an opportunity to celebrate multilingualism and culture while connecting families to valuable school- and community-based resources. The conference will include engaging workshops, community resource tables, cultural celebrations, and family-friendly activities. There will be food, fun, and meaningful opportunities for families to build connections and access information that supports their children’s success. Families can save their spot via the digital RSVP form. 

Join Bank Street College of Education on April 17, 2026 from 5:00 PM – 8:30 PM for a free in-person screening of Rule Breakers, a movie based on the true story of Afghanistan’s first all-girls robotics team, competing in international competition. The screening will be followed by a conversation between Laura Overdeck, Rule Breakers' producer, and Suzanne McCotter, Bank Street’s Dean of Graduate Education.