21st Century Community Learning Centers
Core federal after-school enrichment program administered by Florida. Funds robotics, STEM, coding curriculum, and tech education.
About This Grant
Title IV-B of the Every Student Succeeds Act funds the 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) program nationally. In Florida, FLDOE administers the competitive grant cycle. Grants fund before- and after-school programs at high-need schools, with STEM, coding, robotics, and technology enrichment as strongly supported activities.
This is the same program as the Florida 21st CCLC entry above, representing the federal program that Florida administers. Physical computing kits, coding curriculum, and robotics equipment are allowable expenses. Multi-year grants provide sustained funding for after-school STEM enrichment.
View 21st Century Community Learning CentersEligibility
- Title I schools and high-need communities in Florida
- School districts, nonprofits, and faith-based organizations
- Programs offering academic enrichment outside school hours
- Multi-year program commitments
Allowable Uses
- Physical computing and robotics kits for after-school programs
- Coding curriculum and technology tools
- Instructor salaries and training
- STEM enrichment activities and materials
Forward Education Products for This Grant
These kits align to the learning outcomes this program funds.
- micro:bit Starter Kit — Physical computing for CS education. Aligns to Florida CS standards for computational thinking and programming at grades K-8.
- MicroChat AI Literacy Kit — AI literacy curriculum for middle and high school. Addresses AI and data literacy across Florida CS standards.
- Coding for Good Kit — Project-based coding curriculum with real-world connections. Strong alignment to Florida standards.
- micro:bit Robotics Kit — Robotics and physical computing for grades 5-12. Supports CS standards across computational thinking and programming.
Keep in Mind
This is the same underlying program. Check fldoe.org for the current application cycle and any distinctions in the current RFP.
Show how after-school STEM activities connect to Florida B.E.S.T. Standards and school-day learning.
FLDOE competition is based heavily on demonstrated community need. Use attendance, poverty, and academic data to build your case.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this the same as Florida 21st CCLC?
Yes. The 21st Century Community Learning Centers program is a federal grant (Title IV-B) administered by FLDOE in Florida. The same application process applies.
How much per site?
Typically $100,000 to $400,000 per site per year, depending on program size and scope.
Can a nonprofit apply without a school partner?
Nonprofits can apply as lead applicants with school partnerships. Check the current FLDOE RFP for partnership requirements.
How can Forward Education help?
We provide curriculum alignment documents mapped to Florida standards, pricing letters for grant budgets, and letters of support. Contact us before you apply.
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- Curriculum alignment documents — Florida CS Standards mapped to our kits
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- Letters of support — documentation for grant applications
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