After-School and Summer Programs

Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers

The Nita M. Lowey 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 12,100 youth and 5,700 regular attendees are served in 100 high needs communities across the state. Programs are expected to complement, but not duplicate the school day. Annual competitions are held to support this vision as funds are available.

21st CCLC Grant Competition

The 21st Century Community Learning Centers grant application for the purpose of providing high quality afterschool and summer programs was released on September 8, 2021. Proposals will be due in AOE’s Grants Management System by 4:30 PM on February 4, 2022. For a grant to be accepted, an E-Intent to Apply Form must be submitted by November 24^th, 4:30p.m. See the RFA link below for all information including October applicant trainings and key dates. You may also utilize a quick eligibility checker. On-going competition resources will be posted below the RFA link.

• 21st CCLC Request for Application 2021-22 
• Should I Apply for 21st Century Funds? Evaluate if you are ready to apply for 21st CCLC grant funds.
• 21C Competition Questions and Answers
• 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 Intent to Apply E-Form
• 21C Appendix I - Data Summary from Annual Performance Reports
• 21C Appendix J - Budget Template

Previous Grant Competitions

• 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
• 2014-2015 21st CCLC Grant Final Competition Results

Recent 21st CCLC Guidance

Please visit the COVID-19 Guidance for Vermont Schools webpage for a complete list of AOE guidance related to COVID-19.

• 2021 Summer Learning Program Considerations for Recovery Planning

• Summer Program Schedule Samples Taken From the 21st Century Community Learning Centers Programs for Elementary and Middle School

General Grantee Information & Requirements

• 21st Century Community Learning Centers Site List By School 2020-2021
• 21st Century Funded Centers By Supervisory Union 2020-2021
• 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
• 2021-2022 21C Monitoring Process
  • Burlington School District - Site Visit Report 2019-2020
  • 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
  • North Country Schools - ENCORE Site Visit Report 2019-2020
  • Rutland City School District - EPIC Site Visit Report 2018-2019
  • St. Johnsbury School District - CatCH Site Visit Report 2019-2020
  • 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 Southeast Supervisory Union - BEAMS Site Visit Report 2019-2020
  • Windham Southwest Supervisory Union - Wings Site Visit Report 2018-2019
  • Winooski School District - Site Visit Report 2019-2020
• Children with Disabilities Guidance for 21st Century Community Learning Centers Funded Programs
• 21C Funded Programs-Integration Examples
• 21C Renewability Policy

Financial Information

• 21st CCLC FY21 Carryforward Policy and Summer Programs
• 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 Approval Memo
• 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 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

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