21st Century Community Learning Centers (New York)
Eligibility
New York public schools, school districts, nonprofits, and community organizations may apply. Programs must serve students at high-need, high-poverty schools. Priority is given to schools with low academic performance and organizations with strong community partnerships.
Program Goals
New York's 21st Century Community Learning Centers program, funded through federal Title IV-B and administered by NYSED, supports afterschool and summer programs at high-need schools. Programs fund academic enrichment, STEM activities, arts, and family engagement. New York awards 5-year competitive grants through periodic statewide competitions.
Read the GrantApplication and Distribution
NYSED releases competitive grant applications through 5-year competition cycles. The timing of the next cycle depends on current grant expirations. Applications require a community needs assessment, program plan, evaluation design, and budget. Monitor the NYSED 21st CCLC page for new competition announcements.
Cycle Notes
New York 21st CCLC grants are awarded in 5-year competitive cycles. Monitor nysed.gov for new competition announcements.
Grant Award Amount
Awards can reach up to $400,000 per site per year over a 5-year grant period. Multi-site organizations may receive funding for multiple locations.
Allowable Purchases
Forward Education Products for This Grant
These kits align to the learning outcomes this program funds.
- micro:bit Starter Kit — physical computing for NY 21st CCLC afterschool STEM enrichment
- MicroChat AI Literacy Kit — AI and coding skills for out-of-school time programs in New York
- Coding for Good Kit — project-based learning for New York afterschool learning centers
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for 21st CCLC in New York?
Public schools, districts, nonprofits, and community organizations serving high-need NY students may apply. Programs must provide afterschool or summer enrichment at high-poverty campuses.
How much funding is available through New York 21st CCLC?
Awards can reach up to $400,000 per site per year over a 5-year grant period.
Can 21st CCLC funds be used for STEM and coding tools?
Yes. 21st CCLC funds can support hands-on STEM materials, physical computing kits, and coding curriculum when they align to the program's stated goals. Document alignment to program objectives before purchasing.
How do New York schools apply for 21st CCLC?
Monitor nysed.gov/21st-century for new 5-year competition announcements. Applications require a needs assessment, program plan, evaluation design, and budget.
How can Forward Education help with 21st CCLC funding?
Forward Education provides curriculum alignment documents, official pricing letters for grant budgets, and letters of support for New York schools. Our STEM kits are purpose-built to meet the learning outcomes 21st CCLC funds. Contact us before submitting your application.
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 — New York 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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