21st Century Community Learning Centers (Ohio)
Eligibility
Ohio public schools, school districts, nonprofits, and other eligible organizations may apply. Programs must serve students at high-need schools with high concentrations of poverty. Priority is given to rural schools and those with low academic performance.
Program Goals
Ohio's 21st Century Community Learning Centers program, funded through federal Title IV-B and administered by ODE&W, supports afterschool and summer programs for students at high-need schools. Programs fund academic tutoring, STEM activities, arts, and family engagement. Ohio awards multi-year competitive grants through periodic statewide competitions.
Read the GrantApplication and Distribution
ODE&W releases competitive grant applications through periodic state competitions. Applications require a community needs assessment, program plan, evaluation design, and budget. Monitor the ODE&W website for current competition announcements.
Cycle Notes
Ohio 21st CCLC grants are awarded through periodic state competitions, roughly every 3-5 years. The timing of the next competition depends on current grant expirations. Monitor ODE&W at education.ohio.gov for new competition announcements.
Grant Award Amount
Awards can reach up to $400,000 per site per year over a multi-year grant period. Multi-site organizations may receive funding for multiple locations.
Allowable Purchases
Forward Education Products for This Grant
These kits align to the learning outcomes this program funds.
- micro:bit Starter Kit — physical computing for Ohio 21st CCLC afterschool STEM enrichment
- MicroChat AI Literacy Kit — AI and coding skills for out-of-school time programs in Ohio
- Coding for Good Kit — project-based learning for Ohio afterschool learning centers
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for 21st CCLC in Ohio?
Public schools, districts, nonprofits, and community organizations serving high-need Ohio students may apply. Programs must provide afterschool or summer enrichment at high-poverty campuses.
How much funding is available through Ohio 21st CCLC?
Awards can reach up to $400,000 per site per year over a multi-year period.
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 Ohio schools apply for 21st CCLC?
Monitor the ODE&W website at education.ohio.gov for current competition announcements. Applications require a needs assessment, program plan, evaluation design, 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 Ohio schools. Our STEM kits are purpose-built to meet the learning outcomes 21st CCLC funds. Contact us before submitting your application.
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 — Ohio 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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