21st Century Community Learning Centers
21st Century Community Learning Centers supports Idaho centers offering students out-of-school academic enrichment and families educational engagement to strengthen learning and meet academic standards.
This grant was recently updated
Applications are now due January 29, 2027, at 4 p.m. MT, instead of April 3, 2026; letters of intent shift from March 2 to December 7, 2026. Portal opening moves from March 6 to December 17, 2026; funding starts July 2027 rather than July 2026; other details also changed.
Funder: Idaho State Department of Education
Due Dates: December 7, 2026 (Letter of intent) | January 29, 2027, 4:00 PM MT (Application) | December 17, 2026 (Portal opens)
Funding Amounts: $50,000–$200,000 annually for five years; $1.5 million available for approximately 8–10 awards
Summary: Supports Idaho community learning centers providing out-of-school academic enrichment, youth development, and family educational engagement.
Key Information: Partnerships and signed MOUs are required unless a partnership waiver receives prior approval.
Description
The Idaho State Department of Education administers this competitive program under Title IV, Part B, of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, as amended by ESSA. It supports community learning centers serving children during non-school hours, primarily students attending high-poverty and low-performing schools. Programs help students meet state and local academic standards through tutoring and enrichment that complements classroom learning.
Supported activities include STEM, literacy, arts, music, physical fitness, health education, service learning, prevention education, and career readiness. High school programming may include internships, apprenticeships, and connections to in-demand industries. Centers also provide families with meaningful involvement in their children’s education, including literacy and related educational development.
