Quick Facts
FundingVaries by cohort (5-year multi-site awards)
Grade FocusK-12
DeadlineCheck PDE for current competition
FunderFederal Title IV (administered by Pennsylvania)
Pennsylvania's 21st Century Community Learning Centers program provides federal funding for before- and after-school programs serving students at high-poverty, low-performing schools. Awards are multi-year and support STEM enrichment, academic support, and family engagement.
What This Grant Funds
21st CCLC funds cover after-school program staffing, STEM activities, coding and robotics programs, academic tutoring, and enrichment. Allowable costs include equipment, curriculum, and materials for student enrichment programs.
Who Is Eligible
- Pennsylvania public school districts and nonprofits
- Programs must serve students at high-poverty, low-performing schools
- Before- or after-school extended learning programs
- Applications must show academic support and enrichment components
How Forward Education Products Qualify
micro:bit Starter Kit — coding activities for Pennsylvania 21st CCLC after-school enrichment programs
Coding for Good Kit — project-based STEM curriculum for Pennsylvania extended learning programs
micro:bit Robotics Kit — robotics club activities for Pennsylvania 21st CCLC sites
Keep in Mind: Pennsylvania 21st CCLC competitions are infrequent. Monitor PDE's website for new competition announcements. Multi-site applications with strong community partnerships score better.
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