Title IV - 21st Century Comm Learning Centers: 21st CCLC

The Illinois State Board of Education is seeking applicants for the Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) grant program. The program aims to provide opportunities for communities to establish or expand activities in community learning centers that provide academic enrichment, youth development, and family engagement opportunities. Eligible applicants include public and private entities, such as local education agencies, community-based organizations, and faith-based organizations. The grant program will support programs that serve students who attend high-poverty, low-performing schools, with a focus on improving student academic achievement, attendance, and social-emotional skills. • The program will provide funding for a minimum of $50,000 and a maximum of $600,000 per site, with individual awards not exceeding $150,000 per site. • Applicants must propose to serve students who attend schools with a high concentration of students from low-income families. • The program will support a range of activities, including academic enrichment, youth development, and family engagement opportunities. • Applicants must demonstrate a plan for sustainability and continuity of services beyond the grant period. • The grant program will prioritize applications that demonstrate a strong partnership between local education agencies and community-based organizations.