2025 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) Grant Competition is sponsored by North Dakota Department of Public Instruction. Grants to create or enhance community learning centers offering academic activities and opportunities beyond regular school hours.

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2025 21st CCLC Grant Competition 2025 Grant Competition Information 2025 Grant Competition Information The North Dakota Department of Public Instruction (NDDPI) is excited to announce the launch of the 2025-2026 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) grant competition. Applications for this five-year grant will be available starting April 14, 2025 and located on our NDDPI 21st CCLC webpage.

Eligible applicants include school districts, regional education associations, consortiums, nonprofit organizations, municipal or county government agencies, faith-based entities, higher education institutions, and for-profit corporations not currently holding a 21st CCLC grant.

The 21st CCLC program aims to create or enhance community learning centers that offer students engaging academic activities and opportunities to supplement their regular school-day programs. Grants will be awarded competitively and are contingent upon federal funding availability.

Applicants are required to partner with schools that serve a significant population of economically disadvantaged students and must offer a minimum of seven hours of programming per week. To support applicants, the NDDPI hosted a virtual Applicant Workshop on April 29, 2025. This workshop provided insights into the 21st CCLC program, step-by-step guidance on the application process, and an introduction to WebGrants.

The PowerPoint presentation and a recording of the workshop can be found below. For further information on the grant program, application guidelines, or workshop details, please contact the 21st CCLC Program Administrator . All applications must be submitted by June 10, 2025, no later than 12:01 pm.

On Monday, July 21, 2025, the U.S. Department of Education released $1. 3 billion in 21 st Century Community Learning Centers (21 st CCLC) funding for the current federal and education fiscal year.

The NDDPI has updated the FY 2025 21st CCLC Grant Competition Timeline Activity Date Notice of Funding and Application for Selection Release (AFS) April 14, 2025 Applicant Workshop April 29, 2025 - 10am CST Intent to Apply Form Due Date April 30, 2025 Funding Opportunity Available in Webgrants May 1, 2025 Deadline for Questions for Inclusion in Public Q&A May 9, 2025 Application Due Date June 10, 2025 Peer Review of Submitted Applications June 23- August 1 Notification of Intent to Award August 8, 2025 Grants Begin August 11, 2025 Although strongly encouraged, completing the Intent to Apply Form is not a required component of the application process.

Completing the Intent to Apply assists NDDPI in securing a sufficient number of peer reviewers and provides a way to communicate important updates with potential applicants. Grant Applicant Workshop Slides and Recording NDDPI hosted an online Grant Applicant Workshop on April 29, 2025, to encourage high-quality proposals.

21st Century Grant Applicant Workshop Presentation 21st Century Grant Applicant Workshop Recording This guidance is intended as a reference document only and is not the official ND 21st CCLC grant application.

The North Dakota Department of Public Instruction reserves the right to make any changes to the online application before its release that may not be reflected in this guide (see below for tracked changes to the grant application). Applications for the 21st CCLC grant program must be submitted through NDDPI WebGrants. You must be registered with WebGrants to submit a final application.

Hard copies will NOT be accepted. North Dakota 21st CCLC Grant Guidance Document Updates to Grant Guidance: Cover page: Update the cover page date to June 30, 2025 for eligible applicants applying for the 21st CCLC Competitive Grant. Page 54: Adjusted total priority points from 100 to 70 to ensure consistency throughout the grant document.

Page 21: Revised terminology to ensure alignment with ESSA, updating "Expanded Learning Time" to "Expanded Learning Program." Page 52: Incorporated an ESSA reference for Question 3 regarding the Measures of Effectiveness See an additional revision to the required "Program Goals and Objectives Template," located in the "Grant Application Mandatory Forms" section.

Page 57: Corrected the priority points, updating "+10 priority points" to "+5 priority points" Page 58: Corrected the priority points, updating "+10 statutory points" to "+5 statutory points" Page 59: Corrected the priority points, updating "+42 competitive points" to "+30 competitive points" Page 65: Corrected the total points in Section F.

Program Management & Operations, updating "30 total points" to "34 total points" Page 34: Updated the total possible points from "320" to "324" to accurately reflect the corrected total in Section F. Program Management & Operations. Page 54: Updated the total possible points from "320" to "324" to accurately reflect the corrected total in Section F.

Program Management & Operations. Page 7: The award timeline has been updated. As of now, the U.S. Department of Education has not released the preliminary FY 2025 allocation for other ESEA formula grants.

Page 7: As of July 1, 2025, the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction has not received 2025-2026 grant awards for the following programs as they are still under review by the U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB): Title I, Part C – Migrant Education Title II, Part A – Preparing, Training, and Recruiting High Quality Educators Title III – English Language Instruction Title IV, Part A – Student Support and Academic Enrichment Title IV, Part B – 21 st Century Community Learning Because North Dakota has not received these funds, NDDPI cannot distribute grants for the programs to North Dakota schools and districts.

Submitted 21st CCLC Grant Applications will proceed through the full review process; however, notifications regarding intent to award or actual awards will be withheld until the 2025–2026 grant is received by the state. We are actively monitoring developments and remain in close contact with our federal partners. NDDPI will continue to provide timely updates as new information becomes available.

Grant Application Resources 21st CCLC School Needs Rank List Equitable Services for Private Schools - LEA applicants may use the same Intent to Participate and Affirmation of Consultation forms used for all other Title programs.

NDDPI WebGrants -login page WebGrants User guide and training videos 2024-2025 Free & Reduced Enrollment Numbers by Site 2024-2025 Schools Selected for Targeted Support and Improvement (TSI) Schools Selected for Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI) Out of School Time Resources North Dakota Quality Standards for Out-of-School Time Programs 21st CCLC Support Series for ND 21st CCLC Applicants Register for Virtual Training Sessions Note: As a ND 21CCLC technical assistance provider, the Network is not able to review or provide specific feedback on proposals but can provide resources on data and best practices.

Grant Application Mandatory Forms Program Operation Overview Program Goals and Objectives Template ** Column B was updated to read: "What evidence-based services, supports, and activities will be used to implement this performance target in the program?" to ensure alignment with the ESSA §4205(b)-Measures of Effectiveness requirement.

21st CCLC Principal and Superintendent Commitment Form 21st CCLC Program Assurances The following documents are only necessary for the applicable eligible applicants: ND Consortium Signature Page - Only applicable to applicants applying as a consortium Preliminary Risk Assessment Form - Only applicable to applicants that are new, non-LEA applicants Non-LEA Private School Consultation Form - This applies exclusively to non-LEA applicants who will collaborate with private schools outside of the LEA.

2025 Grant Reviewer Information and Call for Reviewers 2025 Call for Reviewers Memo 21st CCLC Grant Program Peer Reviewer Application 21st CCLC Questions & Answers 21st CCLC Questions & Answers Any clarifying questions about this Application for Selection must be submitted via email only, at any time prior to May 9, 2025 1:00 pm CDT to the state 21st CCLC email To ensure that all applicants have equal access to clarifying information, the state program coordinator will not respond to questions regarding the AFS through any other mechanism.

Please do not call with questions. Questions and answers will be posted here. Q1: A question for clarification on the cover page of the new grant application.

I’m interpreting this as our organization can NOT apply for the new grant application because we currently have a grant award, and our award expires June 30, 2025. An error was identified in the grant application. The cover page should state: "The 21st CCLC Competitive Grant Application is intended ONLY for organizations that do not currently hold a 21st CCLC grant award OR those whose grant award will expire on June 30, 2025."

This mistake has been corrected within the application and updated on the NDDPI 21st CCLC webpage. To stay informed about any future modifications to the Application for Selection, please visit the Grant Guidance section where updates to the application are communicated. Q2: For Goal 1, what does increased engagement look like?

How would we show that in our reporting? Performance targets for these goals are further detailed within the Program Goals and Objectives Template. This template can be found under the "Grant Application Mandatory Forms."

This template must be completed and submitted in the H. Program Evaluation Section of the Webgrants Grant Application Q3: For Goal 3, what does reduced disparity in school engagement look like? How would we show that in our reporting?

Performance targets for these goals are further detailed within the Program Goals and Objectives Template. This template can be found under the "Grant Application Mandatory Forms." This template must be completed and submitted in the H.

Program Evaluation Section of the Webgrants Grant Application Q4: On page 17 it states we must give prior notice to the community that we intend to apply. Would posting our needs assessment survey which includes language stating we are applying for this grant count as sufficient notification? Yes, providing public notice of intent to apply ensures that community stakeholders are informed about the proposed opportunity.

It also encourages the development of new partnerships within the community. This process enhances the initiative's overall impact. Q5: On page 18, it states that our schools are co-applicants and that we may not subgrant.

Can you clarify what that means? For example, we currently reimburse our schools for their salaries and expenses, and they handle the actual payroll and accounting for their site. Is that still permissible?

Eligible entities designated as co-applicants, under the grant guidelines, may collaborate fully in the project without being treated as independent subgrantees. This means the fiscal agent cannot delegate grant funds in a way that creates autonomous subgrants for these programs. Nevertheless, reimbursing entities for their expenses and salaries, while they independently handle payroll and accounting, is acceptable.

The key is that these transactions reflect reimbursement for eligible expenses, rather than constituting subgranting. Co-applicants are integral to the project’s development, management, and implementation. They actively contribute to decision-making and work collaboratively with the lead applicant and other team members, combining resources, expertise, and efforts to ensure the project's success.

Q6: On page 21 regarding family engagement activities, it states that family activities funded by 21st CCLC must be open exclusively to family members of program participants. If the family activities are in collaboration with another school family event which is paid for by district funds, is this still a requirement? Yes, the requirement still applies.

Family engagement activities funded by 21st CCLC must remain exclusively open to program participants' families, even if held alongside district-funded school events. To ensure compliance, clearly distinguish 21st CCLC-funded activities and document their exclusivity. Q7: Is it possible for a BIE district to apply for the same grant twice - once through the BIE and once through the State?

Yes, a BIE-funded school may apply for a 21st CCLC subgrant through both the State and the BIE. A school, however, may not receive two subgrants for the same activities. Q8: On page 41 of the grant application guidance, it states: "Proposals that include a school(s) with fewer than 12 points will not receive these priority points."

Does this mean that for schools included in a consortium application with fewer than 12 points, that school would count as 0 individually, or if there are any schools with fewer than 12 points in the list, the whole group will not receive any priority points? To receive the highest-need priority points, only schools with 12 or more points will be considered. The priority points awarded will be the average of those schools' scores.

If an application includes any school with fewer than 12 points, no priority points will be awarded for that high-needs priority category. This rule applies to all applicant types. Q9: Are e-sports considered an allowable expense, or is it considered a video game?

Yes, this would be an allowable expense when it is aligned to the goals and objectives identified in the grant application. The North Dakota Department of Public Instruction (NDDPI) is seeking qualified peer reviewers for the 21 st Century Community Learning Centers (21 st CCLC) competitive grant review process. NDDPI will be distributing over $3.

5 million dollars to eligible and approved applicants for the 2025-2026 school year for afterschool enrichment programs that work to improve the academic achievement of students. Qualified applicants should possess the knowledge of afterschool programs, previous experience/expertise as a grant reviewer and/or grant recipient, academic enrichment programs, or other experience in an education-related field.

Additional qualifications can be found on the application. If you possess the necessary qualifications to be a peer reviewer for this grant opportunity, we encourage you to apply! Completed applications must be submitted to the NDDPI by May 28, 2025.

Grant Reviewer Application and Information 2025 Call for Reviewers Memo 2025 21st CCLC Grant Program Peer Reviewer Application *Please complete the application in its entirety and attach a resume. Once complete, applications can be emailed to the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction .