FY27 Lottery for Education Afterschool Programs Grant
Forecasted
FY27 Lottery for Education Afterschool Programs Grant supports Tennessee organizations providing afterschool academic enrichment to reinforce classroom learning, prioritizing students in high-need schools.
Funder: Tennessee Department of Education
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (Notice of Intent) | April 2027 (Application)
Funding Amounts: $50,000–$500,000 annually for three years, based on $2,000 per pupil; no match required
Summary: Supports Tennessee afterschool programs providing educational enrichment that reinforces students’ regular academic learning.
Key Information: Start-up organizations and programs are ineligible, and sites receiving existing 21st CCLC funding cannot receive LEAPs funding.
Description
The Tennessee Department of Education administers Lottery for Education Afterschool Programs (LEAPs) to expand academic enrichment outside the regular school program. Supported by unclaimed Tennessee lottery prizes, the program awards competitive grants and provides technical assistance to organizations serving students across the state. Its priority is serving students attending low-income and low-performing schools.
Programs must reinforce classroom learning through educationally based activities, including reading, math or science, academic mentoring or tutoring, and structured physical education. The program page also identifies computer literacy and skills development as required components. Funded programs combine academic support with enrichment, physical activity, and family engagement, while collecting student progress data to evaluate results.
