Quick Facts
Funding~$100,000 to $300,000/year (multi-year)
Grade FocusK-12
DeadlineSeptember 4, 2026 (Cohort 13)
FunderFederal Title IV via Indiana
Indiana's Out-of-School Time Program Grant, part of the 21st Century Community Learning Centers program, funds before- and after-school programs for students at high-poverty Indiana schools. Cohort 13 offers multi-year awards for STEM enrichment and academic support.
What This Grant Funds
Funds cover after-school staffing, STEM activities, coding, robotics, academic tutoring, and family engagement programs. Equipment, curriculum, and materials for student enrichment are allowable.
Who Is Eligible
- Indiana public school districts and nonprofits
- Programs serving students at high-poverty, low-performing Indiana schools
- Before- or after-school extended learning programs with STEM components
- Multi-site applications are encouraged
How Forward Education Products Qualify
micro:bit Starter Kit -- coding and CS activities for Indiana 21st CCLC after-school programs
Coding for Good Kit -- project-based STEM curriculum for Indiana extended learning programs
micro:bit Robotics Kit -- robotics activities for Indiana OST grant sites
Keep in Mind: Indiana OST/CCLC grants are multi-year and competitive. The September 4 Cohort 13 deadline is firm. Show measurable academic outcomes and sustainable programming in your application.
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