21st Century Community Learning Centers Application Announced

California's 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) Program provides funding to create incentives for establishing before- and after-school enrichment programs that partner schools and communities to provide academic and literacy support and safe, constructive alternatives for youth. Each program must consist of three elements: academic assistance, educational enrichment, and family literacy services. Grant awards may range from $50,000 to $150,000 depending on participation.

Schools that meet requirements for the Title I Schoolwide Program are eligible to apply. Federal legislation mandates that competitive priority be given to applications serving Title I Schoolwide Program schools in need of improvement. To meet the competitive priority, applications must be jointly submitted by local educational agencies (LEA) receiving funds under Title I, Part A, and community-based organizations or other public or private entities.

For more information, visit the 21st CCLC funding profile at the CDE's website, or contact the Region 10 Co-Leads, Martha Hall or Damian Maldonado.