FY2027: Massachusetts 21st Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC) – Supporting Additional Learning Time Grant (SALT) – for new sites
This grant funds new out-of-school learning programs in Massachusetts to boost academic and social-emotional growth through evidence-based, data-driven enrichment, supported by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
Funder: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Due Dates: October 2, 2026 (Intent to Apply) | October 16, 2026 (Full application)
Funding Amounts: ~$4,000,000 total; up to $225,000/site (40–60+ students/day), up to $190,000/site (25–39 students/day), plus up to $25,000/site for transportation; minimum award $50,000; project duration through 8/31/2027 with up to 4 years of continuation possible.
Summary: Supports new out-of-school time programs in Massachusetts that enhance academic and social-emotional learning through creative, data-driven, and sustainable enrichment activities.
Key Information: Intent to Apply is required by October 2, 2026; applications must be submitted via GEM$.
Description
This competitive grant, administered by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), funds new sites for the 21st Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC) – Supporting Additional Learning Time (SALT) initiative. The program aims to deepen academic and social-emotional learning for students through engaging, project-based enrichment opportunities outside regular school hours (school year and summer). The grant seeks to improve school-day attendance, accelerate academic growth, and foster meaningful student and family engagement, with a strong focus on evidence-based practices, data-driven programming, and sustainability—especially in communities where additional learning time can make the greatest impact.
