21st Century Community Learning Centers (Oklahoma)
Eligibility
Oklahoma public schools, districts, nonprofits, and community organizations serving high-need students in afterschool or summer programs.
Program Goals
Oklahoma's 21st CCLC uses federal Title IV-B funds to support afterschool and summer enrichment at high-need schools. Programs provide academic enrichment, STEM, and family engagement.
Read the GrantApplication and Distribution
Apply through Oklahoma SDE when the next RFA is released. Monitor sde.ok.gov for current cycle.
Cycle Notes
Periodic competitive cycles. Monitor sde.ok.gov for the next 21st CCLC competition announcement.
Grant Award Amount
Multi-year program grants. Award amounts depend on program size and community need.
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
- Forward Education Learning Platform — curriculum-aligned STEM lessons, coding tutorials, career profiles, and PD courses
- CHARGE Battery Pack for micro:bit — a compact rechargeable power solution that makes micro:bit projects fully portable
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible?
Oklahoma public schools, districts, and nonprofits providing afterschool enrichment at high-need schools.
How much does OK 21st CCLC provide?
Multi-year program grants. Amounts set per RFA.
Can 21st CCLC funds be used for STEM tools?
Yes. STEM materials aligned to afterschool enrichment goals are allowable.
How do OK schools apply?
Monitor sde.ok.gov for the next RFA.
How can Forward Education help?
We provide curriculum alignment documents and letters of support for Oklahoma afterschool programs.
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 — Oklahoma 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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