21st Century Community Learning Centers (Nebraska)
Eligibility
Nebraska public schools, districts, nonprofits, and community organizations providing afterschool or summer enrichment at high-need campuses.
Program Goals
Nebraska's 21st CCLC program uses federal Title IV-B funds to support afterschool and summer programs at high-need schools. Programs provide academic enrichment, STEM, and family engagement.
Read the GrantApplication and Distribution
Apply through Nebraska DE when the next RFA is released. The FY2026 deadline was March 19, 2026.
Cycle Notes
Annual competitive cycle. FY2026 deadline March 19, 2026 (closed). Next cycle expected early 2027. Monitor education.ne.gov.
Grant Award Amount
Site awards vary by program scope. The statewide pool was approximately $1.6M in the most recent cycle.
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?
Nebraska public schools, districts, and nonprofits serving high-need students in afterschool programs.
How much does NE 21st CCLC provide?
Site awards vary. Recent statewide pool approximately $1.6M.
Can 21st CCLC funds be used for STEM tools?
Yes. STEM materials aligned to afterschool enrichment goals are allowable.
How do NE schools apply?
Monitor education.ne.gov for the next RFA. The FY2026 deadline was March 19, 2026.
How can Forward Education help?
We provide curriculum alignment documents and letters of support for Nebraska 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 — Nebraska 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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