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 process for 2018-2019 is now closed.  Resources from this year's competition are below for reference.  Future application materials are subject to change. 

• 21st CCLC Grant Application 2018-2019 - Revised 10-4-2018
  • Should I Apply for 21st Century Funds? Evaluate if you are ready to apply for 21st CCLC grant funds.
  • 21C Application Resource Guide
  • 21C Competition Questions - October 31, 2018
  • 21C Competition Questions - November 19, 2018
  • 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 H - Intent to Apply Forum
  • 21C Appendix I - Data Summary from Annual Performance Reports
  • 21C Appendix J - Budget Template

• 2018-2019 21st CCLC Grant Final Competition Results
• 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 2019-2020
• 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
• 2018-2019 21C Peer Review Process
  • Central Vermont Supervisory Union - Site Visit Report 2018-2019
  • Kingdom East School District - KEAP Site Visit Report 2018-2019
  • Lamoille South Supervisory Union - Unbound Program at Peoples Academy Site Visit Report 2018-2019
  • Mount Abraham Unified Union School District - ELP Site Visit Report 2018-2019
  • Rutland City School District - EPIC Site Visit Report 2018-2019
  • St. Johnsbury Schools - CatCH Site Visit Report 2018-2019
  • Southwest Vermont Supervisory Union - Mosaic Program Site Visit Report 2018-2019
  • Springfield School District - Springfield High School-Afterschool Programs Site Visit Report 2018-2019
  • Two Rivers Supervisory Union - Chester Andover Site Visit Report 2018-2019
  • Windham Central Supervisory Union - L'After Site Visit Report 2018-2019
  • Windham Northeast Supervisory Union - AIM Site Visit Report 2018-2019
  • Windham Southwest Supervisory Union - Wings Site Visit Report 2018-2019
• Children with Disabilities Guidance for 21st Century Community Learning Centers Funded Programs
• 21C Funded Programs-Integration Examples

Financial Information

• Grant Amendment Guidelines provides grant amendment criteria, formatting and submission requirements.
• Financial Do's and Don'ts
• 21C Program Income Approval Memo

Additional Resources

• 21st Century Community Learning Centers External Organization List
• 21st Century Community Learning Centers - ESSA Language
• 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: After-School External Organizations Profile

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