21st Century Community Learning Centers
Forecasted
The 21st Century Community Learning Centers grant from the Oklahoma State Department of Education funds afterschool STEM, enrichment, and family engagement programs for students in high-poverty, low-performing schools.
Funder: Oklahoma State Department of Education
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2027: Letter of Intent deadline (projected)
Funding Amounts: $50,000–$300,000 per year for up to 5 years; renewal for years 4–5 at 80% of original allocation; minimum grant size $50,000/year.
Summary: Supports academic enrichment and family engagement for students in high-poverty, low-performing Oklahoma schools outside regular school hours.
Key Information: This is a forecasted, competitive grant; applicants must serve Title I-eligible sites and submit a Letter of Intent to apply.
Description
The 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) program, administered by the Oklahoma State Department of Education, funds community learning centers that provide academic enrichment, youth development, and family engagement activities outside regular school hours. The program targets students attending high-poverty, low-performing schools and aims to help them meet challenging academic standards while also supporting their families through educational opportunities. Grantees must offer services such as tutoring, enrichment, health and wellness programs, STEM activities, and family literacy, with a strong emphasis on partnerships between schools and community organizations.
