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Enrichment and skill building

DCYF-funded programs that teach skills like art, sports, STEM, and identity

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About enrichment and skill building

The Department of Children, Youth and Their Families (DCYF) funds 4 types of enrichment and skill building programs:

  • Arts and creative expression
  • Identity formation and inclusion
  • Science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) and environmental sustainability
  • Sports and physical activity

Total funding for enrichment and skill building: $12,455,800.

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Arts and creative expression

Programs that teach young people arts skills.

Total funding for arts and creative expression: $4,762,800.

Programs:

Identity formation and inclusion

Programs that teach young people about their personal identities, including:

  • Race
  • Ethnic or cultural background
  • Gender identity
  • Sexual orientation

Total funding for identity formation and inclusion: $4,385,000.

Programs:

STEM and environmental sustainability

Programs that teach young people skills in:

  • Science
  • Technology
  • Engineering
  • Math
  • Sustainability

Total funding for STEM and environmental sustainability: $1,105,000.

Programs:

Sports and physical activity

Programs that teach young people to play sports and exercise.

Total funding for sports and physical activity: $2,203,000.

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