Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC) Grant
Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC) Grant supports Kentucky K–12 students and families through out-of-school enrichment and summer learning to advance achievement and social development.
Funder: Kentucky Department of Education
Due Dates: November 12, 2026 (Technical assistance) | November 19, 2026, 4 p.m. ET (Questions) | January 26, 2027, 4 p.m. ET (Application)
Funding Amounts: Five-year subgrants: new applicants receive $150,000 annually in Years 1–3, $125,000 in Year 4, and $100,000 in Year 5; continuation applicants receive $100,000 annually in Years 1–3 and $95,000 annually in Years 4–5.
Summary: Supports Kentucky K–12 out-of-school learning centers providing academic enrichment, summer programming, and educational opportunities for families.
Key Information: Each application may serve only one school and must include an eligible co-applicant; AI-generated application content is considered plagiarism and disqualifies applications.
Description
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) administers this competitive program under Title IV, Part B of the Every Student Succeeds Act. Cycle 24 supports community learning centers serving students at high-poverty and low-performing schools. Programs combine academic, artistic, and cultural enrichment with hands-on activities that support achievement and social development.
Centers must extend classroom learning through evidence-based activities aligned with Kentucky Academic Standards, daily homework assistance, and remediation or acceleration. Supported activities include STEAM, social-emotional learning, service learning, transition readiness, and summer learning. Literacy and other educational opportunities must also address the needs of participating students’ parents and working families. Partnerships among schools, families, and community organizations support academic achievement, attendance, behavior, and family engagement.
