After-School and Summer Programs

21st Century Community Learning Centers

The 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) program has been funding high quality after-school and summer learning programs since 1998. Poverty, opportunity gaps, and unmet academic need drive the program’s purpose. Vermont's 21st CCLC program supports students' learning and interests through diverse and engaging programming using multiple approaches and curricula. Programs are delivered through schools and community partnerships for grades K-12. Annually, approximately 13,000 youth and 5,300 regular attendees are served in 100 high needs communities across the state. Programs are expected to complement, but not duplicate the school day. Annual or semi-annual grant competitions are held to support this vision.

21st CCLC Grant Competition

The (21st CCLC) Grant Application is open for the purpose of providing high-quality afterschool and summer learning opportunities.  Applications are due February 5, 2019. Applicant workshops for teams will be held on the days listed below from 9:00AM-3:00PM. Key information will be presented and there will be time after 1:00PM for team planning and individual assistance.  To register, please contact: Emanuel Betz, 21C State Coordinator.

• Wednesday, October 10 at the Vermont Historical Society, Barre
• Tuesday, October 16 at the Golden Eagle Resort Library, Stowe
• Thursday, October 18 at VT Technical College, Langevin House, Randolph

• 2018-2019 21st CCLC Grant Application
  • Should I Apply for 21st Century Funds? Evaluate if you are ready to apply for 21st CCLC grant funds.
• 2017-2018 21st CCLC Grant Final Competition Results
• 2015-2016 21st CCLC Grant Final Competition Results
• 2014-2015 21st CCLC Grant Final Competition Results

General Grantee Information & Requirements

• 21st Century Community Learning Centers Site List 2018-2019
• 21st Century Community Learning Centers Handbook
• Afterschool Wiki maintains regular updates and detailed information about 21st CCLC funded after-school and summer programs.
• Grant Amendment Guidelines provides grant amendment criteria, formatting and submission requirements.
• Safety Standards
• Financial Do's and Don'ts
• 21st Century Community Learning Centers - ESSA Language
• 2018-2019 21C Peer Review Process

Additional Resources

• Children with Disabilities Guidance for 21st Century Community Learning Centers Funded Programs
• Memo: After-School External Organizations Profile
  • 21st Century Community Learning Centers External Organization List
• 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

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