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