City Council Discretionary Winner: First in Family Fund
- Posted on: Jul 21 2025
First in Family Fund Secures $40,000 CASA Grant for 5th Grade Academic Enrichment at PS 174Q Queens, NY – [August 1, 2025] – First in Family Fund, Inc. 501C3 is proud to announce it has been awarded a $40,000 CASA (Cultural After-School Adventures) Grant through the New York City Council to launch a dedicated academic enrichment program for 5th-grade students at PS 174Q – The William Sidney Mount School.
✨ This marks the first time PS 174Q has received a City Council CASA grant to support after-school enrichment programming.
The CASA-funded program will provide 5th-grade students with targeted academic support, including structured tutoring, guided homework help, and standards-aligned academic enrichment activities. The initiative is designed to reinforce classroom learning and equip students with the academic confidence and skills they need as they prepare for middle school.
“We are thrilled to bring this opportunity to PS 174Q,” said Frances Kweller, Program Director of First in Family Fund, Inc. “This City Council Discretionary Grant not only expands access to high-quality after-school programming, but it also represents a historic investment in the future of our 5th-grade students.”
The program will be delivered on-site at PS 174Q and is structured to align with the school’s instructional goals. It will provide a safe, supportive, and academically focused environment during after-school hours.
For more information or to support this initiative, contact Frances Kweller at (800) 631-1757 or email at info@FirstinFamilyFund.org
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