21st Century Community Learning centers Peer Reviewers

The Maryland State Department of Education is seeking peer reviewers for the Fiscal Year 2027 21st Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC) grant competition. The reviewers will be responsible for reading, scoring, and collaborating with other reviewers to determine a consensus score for each submitted grant proposal. The reviewers will participate in a two-hour virtual training session and will be paid an honorarium of $125 per proposal reviewed. The contract is expected to begin on June 22, 2026, and terminate on August 30, 2026. Key responsibilities include: • Participating in a virtual training session • Reading and scoring grant proposals • Collaborating with other reviewers to determine a consensus score • Participating in a virtual consensus session • Providing reflection and feedback to the MSDE team The ideal candidate will have prior experience reviewing federal or state grant applications, excellent organizational skills, and good oral and written communication skills.