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Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) Program is sponsored by Ohio Department of Education and Workforce. The Ohio After School program administers the Nita M.
Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) program, which supports the creation and expansion of community learning centers providing high-quality out-of-school time programming. These programs serve students who attend schools where 40% or more of students are economically disadvantaged.
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Ohio After School | Ohio Department of Education and Workforce OhioAfterSchool@education. ohio. gov The Department administers the Nita M.
Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) program as Ohio After School . The program advances Ohio’s education priorities, including literacy and math. Ohio After School centers support Ohio’s mission to ensure every student gains the knowledge and life skills needed for the future.
This program supports the creation and expansion of community learning centers that provide high-quality out-of-school time programming for those students who attend schools where 40% or more of students are economically disadvantaged.
Traditional public schools, community 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 to apply for this grant.
Ohio After School 21st Century FY28 Grant Pre-Application Webinars The Department will host two pre-application webinars for interested applicants in October. Register by clicking on the preferred date below: Each session will include an overview of the competitive application process and time for questions.
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The following organizations have submitted their information to be listed as a prescreened external organization that could provide applicants assistance in carrying out the activities of the program: FY25 External Community Partners To be included on Ohio’s External Community Partnerships Listing, organizations must: Be a nonprofit organization located in Ohio Demonstrate at least five years of experience providing services to out‑ of ‑ school time (OST) programs in Ohio Provide evidence of nonprofit status in good standing within the State of Ohio Nonprofit organizations that meet the above criteria may submit a brief application via Microsoft Forms .
The Department accepts applications on a rolling basis. The inclusion of an organization on the external community partner list does not constitute endorsement by the Department, nor does it serve as a certification of the quality of services offered by the organization. Grantees are not required to select vendors from this list.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Traditional public schools, community 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. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Applications for Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) Program are due November 16, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) Program is funded by Ohio Department of Education and Workforce. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) program (Ohio After School) is sponsored by Ohio Department of Education and Workforce. This program supports the creation and expansion of community learning centers that provide high-quality out-of-school time programming for students who attend schools where 40% or more of students are economically disadvantaged. Programs focus on academic enrichment, youth development, and family engagement. The FY28 Ohio After School grant application opens on November 16.
Ohio After School (21st Century Community Learning Centers, Title IV-B) grant is sponsored by Ohio Department of Education and Workforce. This program supports the creation and expansion of community learning centers that provide high-quality out-of-school time programming for students who attend schools where 40% or more of students are economically disadvantaged. It aims to advance Ohio's education priorities, including literacy and math, and ensures students gain the knowledge and life skills needed for the future.
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