FY2027: Massachusetts 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program (21stCCLC) – Continuation and Enhancement Grant
This grant from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education supports and enhances out-of-school time learning for students, with a focus on engagement, equity, and readiness for college and careers.
Funder: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: ~$16,000,000 total; individual continuation awards vary by site, typically for a 1-year project period.
Summary: Supports and enhances out-of-school time programs in Massachusetts to deepen student learning, engagement, and college/career readiness—especially for underserved communities.
Key Information: Only current 21stCCLC grantees from specific prior funding cycles are eligible to apply.
Description
This grant from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) is designed to sustain and enrich out-of-school time (OST) programming for students across Massachusetts. The initiative focuses on deepening student learning during both the school year and summer, with an emphasis on real-world, engaging, and culturally relevant educational experiences. The program prioritizes support for historically underserved students and families, aiming to foster skills and knowledge for college and career readiness, promote high-interest and interactive learning strategies, and leverage assessment data for continuous program improvement.
Enhancements are available for grantees in full compliance with grant requirements, including high school internship programs, family engagement, playful learning, and summer enrichment. The program also seeks to build sustainable models for expanded learning time, family engagement, and career pathway opportunities.
