21st Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC) grants assist with enrichment programs for outside of school time. Subjects include math, reading, science, technology and youth development to support classroom instruction during the school day. Activities occur before school, after school, and/or during summer, intercessions or holiday breaks. Title IV, Part B, of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act authorizes federal funding to state departments of education, who in turn award these grants to schools and other entities. Grant programs focus on students attending low-performing schools; 40 percent or more of students must qualify for free or reduced meals. What goes into winning this funding?
10 Tips for CCLC Grant Applications
Get columnist Judy Riffle’s tips for 21st Century Community Learning Centers grant applications.
