Incentive Application 2024-2025 IS Closed!
Thank you to those of you who applied to the Utah Afterschool Professional Development Incentive in 2024-2025! We truly appreciate your commitment to your professional growth and the afterschool field. If you have any questions about your current application or if you need any assistance throughout the process, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at
Incentive Changes Coming Summer 2025
Exciting changes are coming to the Afterschool Incentive Process for the 2025-2026 school year! While full details will be available in Summer 2025, we want to keep you informed. You can access our one-pager outlining some of the key changes. We encourage you to review it for a preview of what's to come. One of the key changes includes that the Level 6 Incentive will require a demonstrated competency, a college degree, completion of the revised UAN School-Age Credential, or a previously awarded UAN School-Age Credential. A brief explanation can be found here. Stay tuned for more updates as we finalize the details, and be sure to check the website for the latest information.
Afterschool Incentive Application Guidelines- Read directions carefully, procedures and forms have changed.
The Utah Afterschool Professional Development Incentive is a financial award designed to support professionals in enhancing their skills, ultimately benefiting Utah’s youth. This program offers a structured professional development system, including coursework, a registry to track accomplishments, and professional recognition.
Each Afterschool Incentive application and verification form must meet high professional standards. Failure to provide the requested information within the specified time will result in denial. It’s recommended to review your application and verification form with a mentor or supervisor before submission.
For more details on the application process checkout the FAQ's. If you have questions, please email
Afterschool Professional Levels
*One school year is defined as 8 consecutive months at the same organization. Months are not cumulative across different organizations.
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How to Apply for the Professional Development Incentive
Deadline: April 11, 2025, at 11:59 PM
Step 1: Verify Eligibility
- Check if your afterschool program is approved for the Afterschool Professional Development Incentive by visiting the Child Care Licensing website. Refer to the FAQs for guidance.
Step 2: Complete the Application
Complete this linked application for the Online Afterschool Professional Development Incentive Application. Your completed application must also include:
- Afterschool Professional Development Incentive Verification Form
- Required Employee Work History Form for Afterschool Incentive requires an employer's signature.
The Professional Development Verification Incentive Form, along with your application and required Employee Work History Form, must be completed by the due date of April 11, 2025.
Step 3: Fill Out the Verification Form
- Download the Afterschool Professional Development Incentive Verification Form (Excel document) and complete all 4 tabs:
- Work Experience Verification
- Training Verification. All training must be completed within 12 months of the application date and cannot duplicate training from previous applications. To apply training hours toward Incentive level requirements, all form items must be filled out. A total of 30 hours of training is required. A minimum of 20 hours must be completed in Section 1; the remaining 10 hours of training can be completed in Section 1 or Section 2. Click here to see a list of Section 1 Training and links.
- Professional Activities Verification
- Applicant Summary
Step 4: Ensure Accuracy
- It is your responsibility to fully complete the application, employment form, and verification form. Incomplete, vague, or inaccurate information will result in denial.
- For the Professional Activities tab, provide 2-3 unique sentences for each entry that justify the professional activity unit. Applications with insufficient descriptions will be denied. The description must justify the earned professional activity unit or your application will not be considered and denied. Denied applicants must wait until the next school year to reapply.
Step 5: Submit Your Documents
- Once all tabs in the Verification Form are complete, save the file as: "First name Last name VF FY25".
- Email the completed document to
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , or include the completed Verification Form with your online application. - Remember, BOTH the Professional Development Afterschool Incentive Application, Employment Form, and Verification Form must be submitted BEFORE the deadline in order to be considered. Late submissions will not be accepted.
- NOTE: Certificates for training hours and documentation don't need to be submitted with the application but must be available upon request in the event of a random audit. 20% of applicants will be audited. If you are audited and fail to send in the documentation required for training hours, your application will be denied, and we encourage you to apply next year.
Receiving Your Financial Award
Since December 17, 2020, the Utah Registry for Professional Development(URPD) has processed financial awards through Payment Works, a secure online platform. This means you no longer need to submit a W9 or bank routing information with your application. If you’re approved for a financial incentive, you’ll receive an email with instructions to set up your Payment Works account. Please note that if your account isn’t completed by June 6, 2025, URPD will be unable to process your payment. Don’t miss out — be sure to get everything set up in time!
Questions?
For inquiries about your award, review the FAQs or contact Payment Works at
