The purpose of the 21st CCLC program is to establish or expand community learning centers that provide students with social, cultural and recreational enrichment opportunities along with activities designed to complement students' regular academic programs and reduce achievement gaps. Community learning centers provide a range of high-quality services to support student learning and development, and offer families of these students'' literacy services and related educational development activities. The purposes of the 21st CCLC grants include:
Absolute Priority will be given to applicants that propose to serve students who attend school buildings:
Additional points may be awarded for each competitive priority that is met by the applicant. For proposals serving multiple centers, at least 50% of the school buildings to be served must meet an individual competitive priority to receive additional points. Additional points will be awarded for proposals that:
Approximately $1,500,000 was awarded grants for fiscal year 2019-2020.
Grant requirements:
Eligible applicants are:
The Idaho Department of Education will open the next 21st CCLC Grant Application in late Fall 2024, with funds going into effect July 1st, 2025.
Approximately $1,5000,000 is available in total funding. Grants will be awarded for up to five years. Annual renewal will be based on continued federal funding of the 21st CCLC program and on individual program compliance with federal statute and program requirements. A minimum match equaling 30% of the grant award is required. At least 10% of the match requirement must come from outside the participating school district.
Restricted Costs: