21st Century Community Learning Center Program
The 21st Century Community Learning Center Program funds Maryland organizations to provide academic enrichment and research-based out-of-school learning, led by the Maryland State Department of Education.
Funder: Maryland State Department of Education
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $50,000–$400,000 per award; 3-year cohort, first-year funding contingent on availability
Summary: Supports Maryland organizations in providing academic enrichment and comprehensive out-of-school services for students and families.
Key Information: Forecasted opportunity; dates and details are subject to change—check program page for updates.
Description
The 21st Century Community Learning Center Program, administered by the Maryland State Department of Education, funds organizations to deliver academic enrichment and a variety of supportive services to students and families during out-of-school hours. The program is designed to reinforce and complement regular school-day instruction, address students’ academic needs, and foster meaningful family engagement. Activities may include tutoring, enrichment classes, and family engagement initiatives, with a focus on serving students from low-income or Title I schools.
