21st Century Community Learning Centers annual bidders conferences scheduled throughout February

2/6/2023

The Department is hosting bidders conferences in February 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 sports, science, technology, and arts and crafts.

Bidders conference sessions are 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 will be given to qualifying programs that serve small-town or rural districts. Funds are awarded to high-quality programs for up to five years.

The electronic application period opens March 6 at 9 a.m. and closes April 7 at 5 p.m. The application is an online process through the Department’s Comprehensive Continuous Improvement Planning (CCIP) system.

Below are the dates for the bidders conferences. Register for any of the conference sessions using this form.

• Feb. 21, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Ohio Department of Administrative Services, 4200 Surface Road, Columbus, OH 43228
• Feb. 22, 10, a.m.-1 p.m., Microsoft Teams Webinar (link will be sent to all registrants)

The  Department will post a recording of the webinar to the Annual Bidders Conference webpage.

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