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21st Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC) Grant Program (Federally funded through ESSA Title IVB - Fund Code 647)

21st CCLC Funding

FY25 Massachusetts 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) Supporting Additional Learning Time (SALT) Grant for New Sites

Thank you for your interest in the 21st CCLC Grant Program.

The Department expects to release a competitive grant for FY2025 in the spring of 2024 and will host a preparing to write a 21st CCLC Grant Session on February 28th, 2024, from 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM for anyone interested in learning more about the federally funded 21st Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC) Supporting Additional Learning Time (SALT) grant, eligibility, requirements, and grant application process.

This session is specifically geared towards those either new to the 21st CCLC competitive grant process, districts/ communities /organizations not previously funded, or anyone that would like to learn more about this funding opportunity. At this session we will share the purpose and priorities of the grant, eligibility, application process, and what interested applicants can be doing now to prepare to write their grant application.

To register for this session and receive a log in, please click here

  • New Grants Management System (GEM$)
    In order to apply for a Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 21st CCLC FC 647 Grant, your organization must be set up and trained to use the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education's (Department's) new grants management system, Grants for Education Management System (GEM$). More details on the process will be provided during the February 28th, 2024 21st CCLC Information Session described above.

Planning Resources

For applicants considering applying for an FY25 21st CCLC SALT grant the following documents are being provided to assist with grant planning. Please note that all final documents and forms will be posted and submitted through GEM$.

RFPs — FY2021–FY2024

For FY2021–FY2024 programs

Grant Recipients

FC 645/FC244 (Continuation Funds): FY2024 | FY2023 | FY2022 | FY2021

  • All grantees receiving continuation funds in the given fiscal year are listed. The amount for each grantee may include multiple 21st CCLC grants.

FC 647 (New Sites ELT or OST — Competitive): FY2024 | FY2023 | FY2022

  • These are listed by the initial year of the grantee's award, with each recent grantee being eligible for up to two additional years through continuation funds.

FC 646 (Exemplary Programs — Competitive): FY2024 | FY2023 | FY2022 | FY2021

  • These are listed by the initial year of the grantee's award, with each grantee being eligible for up to two additional years through continuation funds.

Last Updated: February 8, 2024

 
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