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21st Century Community Learning Centers (21CCLC) Program is sponsored by Arkansas Department of Education, Division of Elementary and Secondary Education. Provides federal funds for after-school programs that primarily serve Title I students and offer programming that advances student academic achievement. State departments of education award and manage these competitive grants.
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ADE Commissioner's Memo - COM-26-058 - 2026-2027 Arkansas Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant Application School Personnel Directory 2026-2027 Arkansas Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant Application Assistant Principal; Assistant Superintendent; Bookkeepers; Federal Programs; General Business Managers; Principals; Superintendents Primary Contact Information Beverly.
Jones@ade. arkansas. gov The Arkansas Department of Education, Division of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) is pleased to announce that a total of $7,200,000 will be awarded to 36 new out-of-school time programs through the Federal Title IV-Part B, Nita M.
Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC) competitive grant program. The office of 21st CCLC received 103 Intents-to-Apply and 64 full applications. The 36 new centers will bring the total number of centers throughout the state to 87.
The total allocation for the 2026-2027 school year programs will be $13,889,500. The Nita M. Lowey 21st CCLC grant provides financial support for the creation or expansion of community learning centers that provide academic enrichment during non-school hours for children, particularly students who attend high-poverty and low-performing schools.
These programs help students meet state and local standards in core academic subjects, such as reading, literacy, math, and science; offer students a broad array of enrichment activities that can complement their regular academic programs; and offer literacy and other educational services to the families of participating children. Centers receiving funds are required to begin programming by October 1, 2026.
The newly awarded sites are listed below. To see additional information about the 21st CCLC Grant and a complete list of centers throughout the state, go to Division of Elementary and Secondary Education - Offices - Federal Programs - Nita M. Lowey - 21st Century Community Learning Centers - 21st CCLC.
Bergman SD - Bergman ES/MS BGC Jefferson County - Pine Bluff SD (James Mathews ES, Greenville K, 34th ES) & Friendship Aspire Charter(Downtown Pine Bluff, Hazel St ES, Southeast MS/HS) BGC McGehee - McGehee SD-McGehee ES Bridge 2 Success - LRSD Wakefield ES Cedar Ridge SD - Cedar Ridge ES/MS Clinton SD - Clinton JH/HS Fayetteville SD - Leverett ES Fayetteville SD - Owl Creek ES Glen Rose SD - Glen Rose ES Gravette SD - Gravette ES/MS Harrison SD - Harrison MS Hermitage SD - Hermitage ES Izard County Consolidated SD - ICC ES/MS Junction City SD - Junction City ES Life Skills - LRSD (Otter Creek ES) Monticello SD - Monticello IS Searcy SD - Sidney Deener ES Springdale SD - Helen Tyson MS Springdale SD - Monitor ES Springdale SD - Parson Hills Springdale SD - Sonora ES Springdale SD - Sonora MS Westside SD (Johnson County) - Westside ES Yellville Summit SD - Yellville Summit ES/MS Share This Memo By E-mail 2026-2027 Arkansas Nita M.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Public and private schools, as well as community-based organizations, may apply. Eligibility is dependent on state-specific criteria. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
21st Century Community Learning Centers (21CCLC) Program is funded by Arkansas Department of Education, Division of Elementary and Secondary Education. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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