FY2027: Massachusetts 21st Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC) – Supporting Additional Learning Time Grant (SALT) – for new sites
This grant funds new out-of-school programs in Massachusetts to deepen academic and social-emotional learning for high-need students, supported by the Massachusetts 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: Up to $225,000 per site (40–60+ students/day) or $190,000 per site (25–39 students/day) for school year and summer; optional $25,000/site for transportation; minimum $50,000; approx. $4M total available.
Summary: Supports new out-of-school time programs in Massachusetts that deepen academic and social-emotional learning, especially for high-need and Title I student populations.
Key Information: Intent to Apply is required; applicants must use the GEM$ system; full-time coordinator required.
Description
This federally funded, competitive grant program aims to launch new out-of-school time (OST) programs in Massachusetts that provide both school-year and summer learning opportunities. The focus is on deepening academic and social-emotional learning through engaging, project-based, and enrichment activities that prepare students for postsecondary success. The initiative prioritizes evidence-based practices, data-driven improvement, strong family engagement, and sustainable models for expanded learning time, with special emphasis on Title I-eligible and historically marginalized student groups.
