On December 16, 2021, the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) announced a coming release of the 21st Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC) grant for 2022-23. To clearly communicate and inform potential grant applicants, PDE will be conducting 21st CCLC informational webinars. These webinars will: Outline the application process – applications for the 21st CCLC grant will be created, submitted, collected, and competed via the Commonwealth’s e-grant systems; Summarize information about the available funding source – the U.S. Department of Education (UDOE) allocates federal funds for the Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC) program on a formula basis to enable the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) to manage and monitor this competitive grant program; Explain the program purpose – This program supports the creation of community learning centers that provide academic enrichment opportunities during non-school hours for children, particularly students who attend high-poverty and low-performing schools.

The program helps students meet state and local student standards in core academic subjects, such as reading and math; offers students a broad array of enrichment activities that can complement their regular academic programs; and offers educational services to the families of participating children. The Pre-Release Webinar Focus 1 for LEA’s (school districts, IU’s and charter schools) will be held on Thurs., January 13, 2022 at 8AM via ZOOM – Register here.

For additional program information, please contact N. Craig Scott at 717.346.3251 or at [email protected]