21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) Subgrant
Eligibility
South Carolina public schools, districts, nonprofits, and community organizations providing afterschool or summer enrichment at high-need campuses.
Program Goals
South Carolina's 21st Century Community Learning Centers program uses federal Title IV-B funds to support afterschool and summer enrichment. Programs provide academic help, STEM activities, arts, and family engagement at schools where students need extra learning time.
Read the GrantApplication and Distribution
Applications submitted through the SCDE ePlan grants portal. The FY2026 deadline was March 23, 2026. Monitor the SCDE grants page for the next RFA announcement.
Cycle Notes
Annual competitive cycle. FY2026 deadline was March 23, 2026. Next cycle expected early 2027. Monitor ed.sc.gov for updates.
Grant Award Amount
Multi-year subgrants from a statewide pool of approximately $2-3M annually. Award amounts depend on program size and community need.
Allowable Purchases
Forward Education Products for This Grant
These kits align to the learning outcomes this program funds.
- Coding for Good Kit — an all-in-one coding, robotics, and AI literacy toolkit using micro:bit for real-world challenges
- Forward Education Learning Platform — curriculum-aligned STEM lessons, coding tutorials, career profiles, and PD courses
- CHARGE Battery Pack for micro:bit — a compact rechargeable power solution that makes micro:bit projects fully portable
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for SC 21st CCLC?
Public schools, districts, nonprofits serving high-need SC students. Programs must provide afterschool or summer enrichment.
How much funding is available?
Multi-year subgrants from approximately $2-3M statewide annually.
Can 21st CCLC funds be used for STEM tools?
Yes. STEM materials and coding kits that align to afterschool enrichment goals are allowable.
How do SC schools apply?
Monitor SCDE at ed.sc.gov for the next RFA. Submit through ePlan.
How can Forward Education help?
We provide curriculum alignment documents and letters of support for SC schools.
Need Help Writing Your Grant Application?
Forward Education works with schools and districts to build strong funding proposals. We can help you connect our tools to your grant requirements.
- Curriculum alignment documents — South Carolina standards mapped to our kits
- Program quotes and pricing — classroom sets, bundles, and multi-site pricing
- Letters of support — documentation for grant applications
- Project ideas and scope-and-sequence — ready-to-use program outlines
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