Register for 21st Century Community Learning Centers bidders’ conference

2/5/2024

The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce hosts bidders' conference to allow eligible applicants to learn more about the 21st Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC) competitive grant opportunity. This competitive grant provides quality after-school and summer learning programs – with an option for before-school programming – primarily for children of high poverty and low academic achievement. The programs focus on reading, mathematics, positive youth development, and parent and family engagement. Children participate in a wide array of enrichment activities in areas such as science, technology, sports, and arts and crafts.

The bidders conference session is designed to give interested applicants the chance to ask questions regarding grant requirements, service expectations, and the application process. Eligible applicants include public and private school districts, county educational service centers, community and faith-based organizations, and businesses. Priority for funding is given to qualifying programs that serve small towns or rural districts. Funds are awarded to high-quality programs for up to five years.

Interested applicants must register through this Microsoft Form to receive sign-in information for the Fiscal Year 2025 events below. All registrants will receive the Request for Application (RFA) document for review prior to the sessions.

Bidders' Conference
Date: Feb. 13, 2024
Location: Microsoft Teams Webinar (Virtual)
Time: 9-11:30 a.m.

Question & Answer Session
Date: Feb. 20, 2024
Location: Microsoft Teams Webinar (Virtual)
Time: 9-11 a.m.
This session provides potential applicants the opportunity to ask questions in an open office hours format. Per the competitive grant process, once the application period begins, specific programmatic questions cannot be addressed.

Review the "getting started" section and additional information on the annual Bidders Conference webpage.

Direct questions to the 21st Century program staff at (614) 420-6849.