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Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21CCLC) Grant is sponsored by South Dakota Department of Education. This program establishes or expands community learning centers that provide academic enrichment opportunities and activities designed to complement students' regular academic programs during non-school hours or periods when school is not in session.
Centers provide a range of high-quality services to support student learning and development, including tutoring, mentoring, homework help, and hands-on science or technology programs. Funding is contingent upon federal appropriations from the U.S. Department of Education.
Eligible entities include school districts, community-based organizations, non-profit entities, for-profit entities, local governments, institutions of higher education, public or private organizations, BIE/tribal schools, and religious organizations, serving students in high-poverty or Title I schools.
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21st Century Community Learning Centers, SD Department of Education 21st Century Community Learning Centers The Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program is to establish or expand community learning centers that provide students with academic enrichment opportunities along with activities designed to complement the students' regular academic program.
Centers provide a range of high-quality services to support student learning and development, including tutoring and mentoring, homework help, academic enrichment (such as hands-on science or technology programs), and community service opportunities, as well as music, arts, sports and cultural activities.
Centers must provide academic enrichment activities to students that attend high-poverty or Title 1 school-wide schools to help them meet state and local standards in core subjects especially reading, and mathematics. At the same time, centers help working parents by providing a safe environment for students when school is not in session.
Grant Application Process A Notice of Intent to Apply must be completed and submitted to apply for the Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21CCLC) Grant for time period July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2030. A Notice of Intent to Apply must be submitted for each grant application and each proposed project must serve a separate student population.
A Notice of Intent to Apply must be received via email or postmarked by Jan. 26, 2026 . The Notice of Intent to Apply document is listed below.
Applications will be completed on the SD DOE Grants Management System (GMS) and be submitted by noon CT March 12, 2026.
GY2027 Notice of Intent to Apply GY2026 Allowable Cost Guide Documents, Resources, and Useful Links 21CCLC Frequently used sites: Grants Management System (GMS) SD DOE Professional Development Platform 21stCCLC National Center for Technical Assistance (NTAC) South Dakota Department of Social Services (DSS) Licensing and Child Care Early Childhood Enrichment (ECE) Program Current 21st Century Community Learning Center Grantees External Organization List Private School Equitable Services Current 21st Century Community Learning Center Grantees Equipment Inventory spreadsheet 21CCLC Budget Detail Page Instructions 21CCLC Reimbursement Request Information 21CCLC Reimbursement Request Form 2022 21st CCLC Program Evaluation 2022 21st CCLC Program Evaluation Pillars 2018 21st CCLC Program Evaluation ESEA Sections 4201-1206 as amended by ESSA - 2015 Nita M.
Lowey 21st CCLC Non-Regulatory Guidance Stephanie Cronin | 21CCLC Program Specialist Stephanie. Cronin@state. sd.
us Leesa Webb | 21CCLC Fiscal Program Specialist Contact Stephanie Cronin , 605-773-4693, with any questions regarding the 21st Century Community Learning Centers grant or application process.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: South Dakota school districts, community-based organizations, non-profit entities, for-profit entities, local governments, institutions of higher education, public or private organizations, BIE/tribal schools, and religious organizations that propose to serve students attending public schools eligible for Title I Schoolwide Program status and/or with a poverty level of 40 percent or higher. Programs must serve students during non-school hours. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $50,000 - $300,000 per year for five years. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21CCLC) Grant is funded by South Dakota Department of Education. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in South Dakota. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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