Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC) Grant Program
Forecasted
Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC) Grant Program supports community centers offering students academic enrichment outside school hours to advance learning and engage families.
Funder: Colorado Department of Education
Due Dates: Due Dates (Anticipated): Not yet announced
Funding Amounts: Federal minimum of $50,000 per subgrant annually, for 3–5 years
Summary: Supports community learning centers providing academic enrichment, out-of-school learning activities, and meaningful family engagement.
Key Information: Programs must primarily target students attending schools eligible for Title I schoolwide programs and their families.
Description
Administered by the Colorado Department of Education (CDE), this competitive program supports the establishment or expansion of community learning centers. Authorized under Title IV, Part B of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, as amended by ESSA, it funds academic enrichment that complements classroom instruction and helps students meet state and local academic standards. Centers provide activities during non-school hours, including before and after school, weekends, summer, and school breaks.
Supported work includes tutoring, mentoring, youth development, service learning, arts and music, STEM, technology, financial and environmental literacy, health and fitness, counseling, and drug and violence prevention. Programs may also support career preparation, internships, apprenticeships, and connections to in-demand industries. Centers must offer participating students’ families meaningful engagement in education, including literacy and related educational development opportunities.
