21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant Information

Elementary and Secondary Education Act ("No Child Left Behind Act") Title IV, Sub. B, 21st Century Community Learning Centers

Program Description:
The 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21CCLC) program is Title IV-Part B of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. The reauthorized version of this bill, also known as "No Child Left Behind", turned over administration of this program to state departments of education. The 21CCLC grant is a competitive grant that allows public schools, private schools, and community-based organizations, including faith-based organizations, to apply for funding to operate high-quality academic support, recreation, and youth development programs during after school hours.

Grant awards are made for five consecutive years and are contingent upon satisfactory progress toward goals. A comprehensive end-of-year report, including data on student progress in core academic areas, is collected from each grantee annually. Please click here for more information on reporting requirements.

For more information on the federal regulations, please visit the U.S. Department of Education 21CCLC webpage.

Who is Eligible to Apply:
Public School Districts, Private Schools and Charter Schools, Community-Based Organizations including Faith-Based organizations

Application Due Date:
Tentative deadline for 2012-13 grant applications is March 30, 2012.

To receive information on future grant competitions, as well as other information related to afterschool programs, email Alison Wineberg to join our listserve.

For questions about this information, contact Gary R. Sumnicht (608) 267-5078

Last updated on 2/2/2012 11:14:30 AM