21st Century Community Learning Centers (Arizona)
Eligibility
Arizona public schools, districts, nonprofits, and community organizations providing afterschool or summer enrichment at high-need campuses.
Program Goals
Arizona's 21st CCLC uses federal Title IV-B funds to support afterschool and summer programs at high-need schools with academic enrichment, STEM activities, and family engagement.
Read the GrantApplication and Distribution
Apply through Arizona DOE when the next RFA is released. The March 4, 2026 deadline has passed.
Cycle Notes
Annual competitive cycle. March 4, 2026 deadline (closed). Next cycle expected early 2027. Monitor azed.gov.
Grant Award Amount
Multi-year program grants. 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?
Arizona public schools, districts, and nonprofits providing afterschool enrichment at high-need schools.
How much does AZ 21st CCLC provide?
Multi-year program grants. Amounts set per RFA.
Can 21st CCLC funds be used for STEM tools?
Yes. STEM materials aligned to afterschool enrichment goals are allowable.
How do AZ schools apply?
Monitor azed.gov for the next RFA.
How can Forward Education help?
We provide curriculum alignment documents and letters of support for Arizona afterschool programs.
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 — Arizona 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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