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Brooklyn Children's Theatre is calling all rising 3rd-12th graders to apply for their 2026 Viola Davis Summer Program. The program runs between July 6, 2026 - July 31, 2026, and students get an opportunity to explore their creative side, make up characters, sing songs, develop storylines, forge new friendships, and write plays that will be produced as part of BCT's 2026-2027 season. The program is structured through four separate week-long camps, running between 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM each day at Brooklyn Children's Theatre (540 President Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215). More information is available via the BCT website. Partial and full scholarships are available, and families are encouraged apply for the scholarship lottery via this Google Form before March 30, 2026.

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 from the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services to support youth, families and communities. These local assistance grants of up to $75,000 per grantee will be awarded to community-based organizations to fund direct service programming to support youth, families, and communities throughout the 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.