Nita M. Lowey’s 21st Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC) and After School Safety and Enrichment for Teens (ASSETs) Grant Program
Can you apply?
This grant is for organizations that want to establish or expand after-school programs focused on academic achievement and enrichment. Eligible applicants include local educational agencies (LEAs), cities, counties, community-based agencies, faith-based organizations, and consortiums of these entities. Programs must serve K-12 students and involve collaborative planning with parents, youth, schools, government agencies, and community partners. Funding is contingent on federal budget appropriations and typically available on a competitive basis when announced by the California Department of Education.
This grant is for organizations that want to establish or expand after-school programs focused on academic achievement and enrichment. Eligible applicants include local educational agencies (LEAs), cities, counties, community-based agencies, faith-based organizations, and consortiums of these entities. Programs must serve K-12 students and involve collaborative planning with parents, youth, schools, government agencies, and community partners. Funding is contingent on federal budget appropriations and typically available on a competitive basis when announced by the California Department of Education.
Program description
The purpose of the 21st Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC) Program, as described in federal statute, is to provide opportunities for communities to establish or expand activities that focus on: 1. Improved academic achievement 2. Enrichment services that reinforce and complement the academic program, and3. Family literacy and related educational development services Entities eligible to apply for funding include: local educational agencies (LEAs), cities, counties, community-based agencies, other public or private entities (which may include faith-based organizations), or a consortium of two or more such agencies, organizations, or entities. Applicants are required to plan their programs through a collaborative process that includes parents, youth, and representatives of participating schools or local educational agencies, governmental agencies (e.g., cities, counties, parks and recreation departments), community organizations, and the private sector. While the California Department of Education (CDE) anticipates awarding grant funding for the California 21st CCLC Program on a regular basis, it is important to note that grant funding for each fiscal year is contingent upon the availability of federal funds and the enactment of each respective federal and state Budget Act. When grant funding is available, the CDE Expanded Learning Division will conduct a competitive grant process that begins with the release of an RFA(s).
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
- After-school Program
- Faith-based Organization
- Nonprofits
- Public Authority
- Public K-12 School
- Small Business (SBA-defined)
- Tribal Nation
Demographic focus
Details
This grant is for organizations that want to establish or expand after-school programs focused on academic achievement and enrichment. Eligible applicants include local educational agencies (LEAs), cities, counties, community-based agencies, faith-based organizations, and consortiums of these entities. Programs must serve K-12 students and involve collaborative planning with parents, youth, schools, government agencies, and community partners. Funding is contingent on federal budget appropriations and typically available on a competitive basis when announced by the California Department of Education.
How to apply
Application links
Program contact
- 📧 21stCCLCandASSETSRFA@cde.ca.gov
- 📞 1-916-319-0923
Funding track record
Past applications & awards under this program (California Grants Portal) — how competitive it is.
By fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Applications | Awarded | Award rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-2023 | 131 | 586 | 447% |
Source: California Grants Portal
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