Kansas 21st Century Community Learning Centers
Eligibility
Kansas K-12 public schools in high-need areas. Title I schools are prioritized. Programs must serve students during non-school hours — afterschool, weekends, and summers. Rural Kansas schools are well-positioned.
Program Goals
21st CCLC funds afterschool, weekend, and summer enrichment programs that complement regular school learning. CS, coding, robotics, and STEM activities are a strong fit. Programs serving high concentrations of low-income or rural students are prioritized.
Read the GrantApplication and Distribution
Competitive grants through KSDE. Applications submitted via the KSDE grant portal. Awards are multi-year (typically 3-5 years). KSDE posts the RFP annually — check ksde.org for the current timeline.
Cycle Notes
Annual RFP. KSDE typically posts in spring. Monitor ksde.org for the current announcement. Multi-year awards mean successful applicants receive sustained funding.
Grant Award Amount
Multi-year grants — annual award amounts vary by program size and enrollment. Kansas awards typically range from $50,000 to $150,000 per year depending on program scope and number of students served.
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
- CodeCTRL controller with display for micro:bit — a handheld game-style controller for interactive games and physical computing
- Climate Action Kit — a beginner-friendly STEM kit combining micro:bit sensors to code solutions for climate change and sustainability
- Forward Education Learning Platform — curriculum-aligned STEM lessons, coding tutorials, career profiles, and PD courses
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of programs does 21st CCLC fund?
Afterschool, weekend, and summer enrichment programs. CS, coding, and STEM activities are strong fits.
Does my school need to be Title I?
Title I schools are prioritized but not the only eligible applicants. Check current KSDE guidelines.
How long are 21st CCLC awards?
Multi-year — typically 3-5 years. Provides sustained funding for ongoing programs.
When does KSDE post the RFP?
Typically spring. Monitor ksde.org for current announcements.
How can Forward Education help?
We help design afterschool STEM program outlines aligned to 21st CCLC requirements and Kansas CTE standards.
Need Help Writing Your Grant Application?
Forward Education works with schools and districts to build strong funding proposals.
- Curriculum alignment documents — Kansas standards mapped to our kits
- Program quotes and pricing
- Letters of support
- Project ideas and scope-and-sequence
