The Agency of Education manages two aligned after-school initiatives. Those are the State Afterschool Grant and the Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers programs. Specific details of each initiative and the corresponding grant opportunities are located under the sections below.
Announcements
2024 AOE Afterschool and Summer Program Grant Opportunities
Current Applications
- Nita M. Lowey 21st Century CLC Request for Application 2024-25 (See Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers for complete information on the 2024-25 competition.)
- State Afterschool Grant Application Planning Guide - Center Track
- State Afterschool Grant Application Planning Guide - Program Track
- State Afterschool Grant-Interested Applicant Contact Form
- Afterschool and Summer Learning Programs Readiness Self-Assessment
State Afterschool Grant- Centers and Programs
The State Afterschool Grant is designated to expand afterschool and summer programs for K-12-aged youth, particularly in underserved areas. This work is accomplished through two distinct application tracks: program grants for innovation/expansion and/or small-scale start-ups and center grants to support the creation/sustenance of single-site comprehensive centers. These grants support delivery of programming through partnerships involving public, private, and nonprofit organizations. Grants can be used for program implementation, expansion, and sustainability. These funds are intended to promote the delivery of programing to Vermont youth built on research-and evidence-based strategies.
Act 78 Competition Documents
Act 78 Awardee Documents
Questions on the State Afterschool Grant may be directed to Johannes Haensch, ELO Program Manager, or call (802) 828-7135, or Asah Whalen, Afterschool and Summer Programs Coordinator, or call (802) 828-1235.
Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers
The Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21C) Grant Application, with an estimated annual available minimum of $650,000, is now open for the purpose of providing comprehensive high-quality afterschool and summer learning opportunities. Investments are for five years. Virtual applicant trainings for teams will be held on Oct. 16, 2024, (Part 1) and Nov. 20, 2024 (Part 2) from 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m. E-Letters of Intent are due Nov. 22, 2024. Applications are due Jan. 24, 2025, in the GMS system. To get on the 21C applicant mailing list and to register for trainings use this Contact Form. You may also view the 21C Quick Eligibility Checker.
21C Contact: Emanuel Betz, 21C State Coordinator, at emanuel.betz@vermont.gov and (802) 881-4426
- Nita M. Lowey 21st Century CCLC Request for Application 2024-25
- Afterschool and Summer Learning Programs Readiness Self-Assessment
- 21C Appendix B - Planning Chart
- 21C Appendix D - Self-Assessment Tool for Sustainability
- 21C Appendix E - Sample Sustainability Plan Chart
- 21C Appendix G - Sample Memorandum of Agreement (MOU)
- 21C Appendix J - Budget Template
Previous Grant Competitions
- 2024-2025 21st CCLC Grant Final Competition Results
- 2023-2024 21st CCLC Grant Final Competition Results
- 2021-2022 21st CCLC Grant Final Competition Results
- 2019-2020 21st CCLC Grant Final Competition Results
- 2018-2019 21st CCLC Grant Final Competition Results
- 2017-2018 21st CCLC Grant Final Competition Results
- 2015-2016 21st CCLC Grant Final Competition Results
Recent 21st CCLC Guidance
- Summer Learning Program Planning Considerations
- Summer Program Schedule Samples Taken From the 21st Century Community Learning Centers Programs for Elementary and Middle School
General Grantee Information & Requirements
- Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers - Title IV Part B Overview and Statistics
- 21st Century Community Learning Centers Statewide Evaluation Plan
- 21st Century Community Learning Centers Renewability Policy
- 21st Century Community Learning Centers Site List 2023-2024
- 21st Century Funded Centers By Supervisory Union/School District 2023-2024
- 21st Century Community Learning Centers Handbook
- Afterschool Wiki maintains regular updates and detailed information about 21st CCLC funded after-school and summer programs.
- Safety Standards
- Children with Disabilities Guidance for 21st Century Community Learning Centers Funded Programs
- 21C Funded Programs-Integration Examples
Financial Information
- 21C Budgeting Overview provides overview information on managing a 21C afterschool program budget
- 21C Grant Amendment Guidelines provides grant amendment criteria, formatting and submission requirements.
- Financial Do's and Don'ts
- 21C Program Income Memo #2 Information regarding the correct treatment of program income earned as a result of the Federal 21st Century Community Center Grants (21CCLC grant).
Additional Resources
- 21st Century Community Learning Centers - ESSA Language
- 21st Century Community Learning Centers Pandemic Evaluation, 2020-2022
- 21st Century Community Learning Centers Statewide Evaluation Report 2019-2020
- 21st Century Community Learning Centers Statewide Evaluation Report 2018-2019
- 21st Century Community Learning Centers Statewide Evaluation Report 2017-2018
- 21st Century Community Learning Centers Statewide Evaluation Report 2016-2017
- 21st Century Community Learning Centers Statewide Evaluation Report 2015 - 2016
- 21st Century Community Learning Centers Statewide Evaluation Report 2014 - 2015
- Memo: 21st Century External Organization Profile Release and List
Questions?
Email Emanuel Betz, 21st CCLC State Coordinator, or call (802) 828-6977.