New Mexico OST Funding Announcement Toolkit

We have two ways for you to promote the announcement and educate your network about the importance of OST. 

1. Share a graphic. Download one of the graphics at this link, upload it to social media, and pair it with one of the messages below.
   
   

2. In a hurry? Simply share NMOST Network’s content related to the announcement on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. 

In addition, be sure to:

• Follow NMOST Network on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.

• Subscribe to NMOST Network's newsletter.

Pair a message with a graphic.

• Did you hear? New Mexico is investing $20M in OST! Thank you to @GovMLG and @LtGovMorales for prioritizing healthy futures for young people across our state. https://nmost.org/state-funding-opportunity-ost

• BIG news: @GovMLG just signed a budget allocating $20 million for OST in New Mexico! Learn how you can apply for funding for your afterschool or summer learning program here: https://mailchi.mp/nmost/power-of-us-survey-2weeks2go-8030466 

• Is there an afterschool or summer learning project you’ve been dreaming of starting? Now's your chance! Learn how New Mexico's recent $20M investment in OST can help you have an impact on youth in your community: https://mailchi.mp/nmost/power-of-us-survey-2weeks2go-8030466 #AfterschoolWorks

• For every child enrolled in afterschool in New Mexico, 3 more are waiting to get in. Our state's $20M investment in OST is a huge win for our students' futures—and our state's. #AfterschoolWorks https://www.currentargus.com/story/opinion/2023/04/26/new-mexico-will-see-big-progress-for-afterschool-and-summer-learning/70151818007/ 

Spotlight your own organization's contribution to OST.

• We help our community by providing opportunities for youth development outside of school! Support @NMOSTNetwork so the 125K New Mexico students missing out on OST can participate, too. #AfterschoolWorks https://www.currentargus.com/story/opinion/2023/04/26/new-mexico-will-see-big-progress-for-afterschool-and-summer-learning/70151818007/ 

• We're proud to support New Mexico families through OST, and parents agree on the benefits: 83% of NM parents say afterschool provides opportunities for children and youth to learn life skills. @NMOSTNetwork #AfterschoolWorks https://www.currentargus.com/story/opinion/2023/04/26/new-mexico-will-see-big-progress-for-afterschool-and-summer-learning/70151818007/  

Pair a message with a graphic.

• Did you hear? Governor Lujan-Grisham just signed a budget allocating $20 million for out-of-school time in New Mexico! If you have a project you’ve been dreaming of funding, here’s how you can make the most of our state’s new investment: 

  • • Start collecting details about the number of students you can reach, program offerings, and budget needs.

    • Reach out to your school district, library, or other community organizations about potential partnerships.

    • Think about how your program will serve areas with no (or limited) OST services and will reach underserved populations.

• Help us celebrate this unprecedented investment in OST by getting ready to apply for funding today! https://www.currentargus.com/story/opinion/2023/04/26/new-mexico-will-see-big-progress-for-afterschool-and-summer-learning/70151818007/ #AfterschoolWorks

• Every child deserves access to afterschool programs that can help them reach their full potential—and New Mexico's recent investment in out-of-school time is a huge step in the right direction. Thank you to Governor Lujan-Grisham and Lieutenant Governor Morales for prioritizing healthy futures for young people across our state with an unprecedented $20 million investment in OST! 

• For every child enrolled in afterschool in New Mexico, 3 more are waiting to get in—and this funding will allow thousands of NM youth to access the programs they need. https://nmost.org/state-funding-opportunity-ost #AfterschoolWorks