Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers (Florida)
Eligibility
Florida public schools, school districts, nonprofits, and community-based organizations may apply. Programs must serve students at high-need, high-poverty schools. Applicants must demonstrate community partnerships and a plan for academic enrichment, STEM, and family engagement.
Program Goals
Florida's 21st CCLC program, administered by the Florida Department of Education using federal Title IV-B funds, supports afterschool and summer enrichment programs at high-need schools across the state. Programs fund academic tutoring, STEM activities, arts, and family engagement services for students in low-income communities. Multi-year competitive grants are awarded to organizations demonstrating strong program design and community impact.
Read the GrantApplication and Distribution
FDOE releases competitive grant applications on an annual cycle. The current cycle is closed; the next is expected to open January 15, 2027. Applications require a community needs assessment, program design, evaluation plan, and budget. Submit applications through the FDOE grants portal.
Cycle Notes
Florida 21st CCLC grants are awarded on an annual competitive cycle. The next cycle opens January 15, 2027. Monitor the FDOE 21st CCLC page at fldoe.org for current announcements and application timelines.
Grant Award Amount
Awards can reach up to $400,000 per site per year over a multi-year grant period (typically 3 years). Multi-site organizations may receive funding for multiple locations. Total Florida funding is distributed from the federal Title IV-B allocation.
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 21st CCLC afterschool STEM enrichment
- MicroChat AI Literacy Kit — AI and coding skills for out-of-school time programs
- Coding for Good Kit — project-based CS for Florida afterschool learning centers
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for 21st CCLC in Florida?
Public schools, districts, nonprofits, and community organizations serving high-need Florida students may apply. Programs must provide afterschool or summer enrichment at high-poverty campuses.
How much funding is available through Florida 21st CCLC?
Awards can reach up to $400,000 per site per year over a 3-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 Florida schools apply for 21st CCLC?
Apply through the FDOE grants portal when the cycle opens January 15, 2027. Submissions 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 Florida 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 — Florida 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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