Fiscal Year 2025 Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC)

The Fiscal Year 2025 Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC) grant aims to provide academic enrichment opportunities during non-school hours for children, particularly those who attend high-poverty and low-performing schools. These centers help students meet state and local student standards in core academic subjects, such as reading and math; 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. Eligible applicants include public and private entities such as Local Education Agencies (LEAs), state-authorized charter schools, area vocational centers, community-based organizations (CBOs), faith-based organizations (FBOs), Indian tribes or tribal organizations, and other public and private entities or a consortium of two or more such agencies. Awards range from $50,000 to $600,000, with individual awards not exceeding $150,000 per site. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the ISBE Attachment Manager no later than 4 p.m. CDT on August 16, 2024.