D.C. Mun. Regs. r. 1-4099
For the purposes of this chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings ascribed:
Applicant - an entity that submits an application to be considered for grant funding from the OST Office.
At-risk - has the same meaning as set forth in Section 4(a) of the Fair Student Funding and School-Based Budgeting Amendment Act of 2013, effective February 22, 2014 (D.C. Law 20-87; D.C. Official Code § 38-2901(2A) ).
Grantmaking partner - a non-profit organization that administers and monitors the OST Grant Program, or any portion of the OST Grant Program, on behalf of the OST Office.
Out-of-school time program (OST Program) - a structured, supervised learning or youth development program offered before school, after school, on weekends, or during seasonal school breaks.
Request for Application (RFA)- a document that solicits entities to submit an application to be considered for grant funding from the OST Office.
Reviewer - an individual that evaluates and scores grant applications.
Youth - an individual of twenty-one (21) years of age or less who is eligible to enroll in a District primary or secondary school, or an individual of twenty-two (22) years of age or less who is eligible to receive special education services from a District local educational agency.
Youth development - a programmatic or service delivery approach that engages youth within their communities, schools, organizations, peer groups, and families in a manner that is productive and constructive; recognizes, utilizes, and enhances youths' strengths; and promotes positive outcomes for youth by providing opportunities, fostering positive relationships, and furnishing the support needed to build on their strengths.
Youth development program - a program or service that engages youth in a variety of social, emotional, educational, and recreational activities to promote improvements to their intellectual, behavioral, and physical well-being, consistent with a youth development approach.
D.C. Mun. Regs. r. 1-4099