Quick Facts
FundingVaries by competition (multi-year awards)
Grade FocusK-12
DeadlineAugust 29, 2026 (check MSDE for current competition)
FunderFederal Title IV via Maryland
Maryland's 21st Century Community Learning Centers program funds before- and after-school programs at high-poverty Maryland schools. Multi-year grants support STEM enrichment, academic tutoring, and family engagement.
What This Grant Funds
21st CCLC funds cover after-school staffing, STEM activities, coding and robotics, academic tutoring, and enrichment. Equipment, curriculum, and materials for student enrichment programs are allowable.
Who Is Eligible
- Maryland public school districts and nonprofits
- Programs serving students at high-poverty, low-performing Maryland schools
- Before- or after-school extended learning programs
How Forward Education Products Qualify
micro:bit Starter Kit -- coding activities for Maryland 21st CCLC after-school enrichment programs
Coding for Good Kit -- project-based STEM curriculum for Maryland extended learning programs
micro:bit Robotics Kit -- robotics activities for Maryland 21st CCLC sites
Keep in Mind: The August 29 deadline is firm. Multi-site applications with community partnerships score better. Show measurable academic improvement outcomes.
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