21st Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC)
The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce will not hold a 21st Century Community Learning Center FY26 grant competition.
Current grantees (FY21 through FY25) will continue to receive grant funds and should meet the requirements of the grant as outlined in their respective request for application and in compliance with federal law.
The Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) program provides opportunities for children who come from economically disadvantaged families and attend low-performing schools to receive academic supports. School districts, schools, community-based organizations (including faith-based organizations), institutions of higher education, city or county government agencies, for-profit corporations, and other public or private entities are eligible for the 21st CCLC grant.
The Department administers the 21st CCLC grant. This federally funded grant program supports high-quality, out-of-school time learning opportunities and related activities for students who attend eligible schools. Recent flexibility from the U.S. Department of Education allows 21st CCLC funds to be used for expanded learning time programming during the school day, week, or year in addition to out-of-school time.
Funding for this grant is contingent upon the Department’s receipt of federal funding.
Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Center Grant Recipients
Nita m. lowey 21st Century Community Learning Center Grants Resources
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