Quick Facts
FundingMulti-year awards, varies by site
Grade FocusK-12
DeadlineCheck Utah State Board of Education for current competition
FunderFederal Title IV via Utah
Utah's 21st Century Community Learning Centers program funds before- and after-school programs for Utah students at high-poverty schools. Multi-year grants support STEM enrichment, academic support, and family engagement.
What This Grant Funds
21st CCLC funds cover after-school staffing, STEM activities, coding and robotics, academic tutoring, and enrichment programs. Equipment, curriculum, and materials for student enrichment are allowable.
Who Is Eligible
- Utah public school districts and nonprofits
- Programs serving students at high-poverty, low-performing Utah schools
- Before- or after-school extended learning programs with academic and STEM components
How Forward Education Products Qualify
micro:bit Starter Kit -- coding activities for Utah 21st CCLC after-school enrichment programs
Coding for Good Kit -- project-based STEM curriculum for Utah extended learning programs
micro:bit Robotics Kit -- robotics activities for Utah 21st CCLC sites
Keep in Mind: Monitor USBE for new competition announcements. Multi-site applications with community partnerships score better. Show measurable academic outcomes.
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