Eligibility

Indiana public schools, school districts, nonprofit organizations, and other eligible entities may apply. Programs must serve students at high-need Indiana schools with demonstrated need for out-of-school time enrichment. Priority is given to schools with low academic performance and high poverty concentrations.

Program Goals

Indiana's Out-of-School Time Program Grant, funded through federal Title IV-B (21st Century Community Learning Centers) and administered by IDOE, supports afterschool and summer programs at Indiana K-12 schools. Cohort 13 funds academic enrichment, STEM activities, tutoring, family engagement, and youth development programs. Multi-year awards provide sustained support for high-need Indiana schools.

Application and Distribution

Applications for Cohort 13 are submitted through the EUNA portal on the IDOE website. The Cohort 13 deadline is 11:59 PM September 4, 2026. Applications require a community needs assessment, program description, evaluation plan, partnership letters, and budget. Review the Cohort 13 RFP on the IDOE 21st CCLC page before applying.

Cycle Notes

Indiana's 21st CCLC program awards grants through periodic cohort competitions. Cohort 13 is currently open with a September 4, 2026 deadline. New cohorts are launched roughly every 1-2 years as current grants expire. Monitor the IDOE website for future cohort announcements.

Grant Award Amount

Cohort 13 awards are expected to range from roughly $100,000 to $300,000 per site per year based on Cohort 11 award history. Awards are multi-year grants. Final award amounts depend on program scope, number of students served, and available funding.

Allowable Purchases

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for Indiana's 21st CCLC Out-of-School Time grants?

Indiana public schools, districts, nonprofits, and other eligible organizations serving high-need students may apply. Programs must provide afterschool or summer enrichment at high-poverty Indiana campuses.

How much funding is available through Indiana's 21st CCLC Cohort 13?

Awards are expected to range from roughly $100,000 to $300,000 per site per year over a multi-year period, based on Cohort 11 award history.

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 Indiana schools apply for 21st CCLC Cohort 13?

Apply through the EUNA portal on the IDOE website by September 4, 2026. Applications require a needs assessment, program description, evaluation plan, partnership letters, 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 Indiana schools. Our STEM kits are purpose-built to meet the learning outcomes 21st CCLC funds. Contact us before submitting your application.