CFDA#
84.287
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Funder Type
State Government
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IT Classification
A - Primarily intended to fund technology
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Authority
Oregon Department of Education
Summary
The purpose of the 21st CCLC program is to provide opportunities for eligible applicants to establish or expand activities in community learning centers (ESSA, Sec. 4201 (a)). Provided services focus on helping children in low income schools succeed academically through the application of evidence-based practice and extended learning time by:
- Providing opportunities for academic enrichment and tutorial services to help students (particularly students who attend low-performing schools) meet state performance standards, in core academic subjects such as reading, writing and mathematics, are aligned with district Comprehensive Achievement Plans (CAP) and aligned with ESSA goals (p 12) as outlined by ODE.
- Offering students a broad array of additional services, programs and activities, such as youth development activities, service learning, nutritional and health education, drug and violence prevention programs, counseling programs, arts, music, physical fitness and wellness programs, technology education programs, financial literacy programs, environmental literacy programs, mathematics, science, career and technical programs, internship or apprenticeship programs, and other ties to an in-demand industry sector of occupation for high school students that are designed to reinforce and complement the regular academic program of participating students; and
- Offering families of students served by community learning centers opportunities for active and meaningful engagement in their children's education, including opportunities for literacy and related educational development.
Only applicants that specifically address all three purposes identified for funding will be considered.
The Oregon Department of Education awards grants only to applicants that primarily serve students who attend schoolwide Title I-A schools with Free and Reduced Lunch (FRL) rates of 50% or more. Priority will also be given to applications that:
- Propose to serve students who attend schools identified for improvement (In Oregon, previously identified as Focus or Priority School).
- Submit jointly between at least one LEA receiving funds under Title I-A and at least one public or private community organization.
Special Rule: ODE shall provide the same priority to an application submitted by a LEA if the LEA demonstrates that it is unable to partner with a community-based organization in reasonable geographic proximity and of sufficient quality to meet the requirements of this part (4204 (i)(2)).
History of Funding
2017-2018 awardess can be viewed at https://www.oregon.gov/ode/schools-and-districts/grants/ESEA/21stCCLC/Documents/21CCLC%20Cohort%203%20Year%205%202017-2018.docx.
2023-2028 awardees can be viewed at https://www.oregon.gov/ode/schools-and-districts/grants/ESEA/21stCCLC/Pages/Grants-Guidance.aspx.
Additional Information
Each eligible entity that receives an award under section 4204 may use the award funds to carry out a broad array of before and after school activities that advance student academic achievement and support student success, including (ESSA, Sec. 4205 a):
- Academic enrichment learning programs, mentoring programs, remedial education activities, and tutoring services, that are aligned with
- the challenging state academic standards and any local academic standards, and
- local curricula that are designed to improve student academic achievement;
- Well-rounded education activities, including such activities that enable students to be eligible for credit recovery or attainment;
- Literacy education programs, including financial literacy programs and environmental literacy programs;
- Programs that support a healthy and active lifestyle, including nutritional education and regular, structured physical activity programs;
- Services for individuals with disabilities;
- Programs that provide after-school activities for students who are English learners that emphasize language skills and academic achievement;
- Cultural programs;
- Telecommunications and technology education programs;
- Expanded library service hours;
- Parenting skills programs that promote parental involvement and family literacy;
- Programs that provide assistance to students who have been truant, suspended, or expelled to allow the students to improve their academic achievement;
- Drug and violence prevention programs and counseling programs;
- Programs that build skills in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), including computer science, and that foster innovation in learning by supporting nontraditional STEM education teaching methods;
- Programs that partner with in-demand fields of the local workforce or build career competencies and career readiness and ensure that local workforce and career readiness skills are aligned with the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 (20 U.S.C. 2301 et seq.) and the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3101 et seq.).
Eligibility Details
Applicants for 21st CCLC grants may be schools, youth-serving agencies, faith-based organizations, public agencies, private agencies, and other organizations who can demonstrate that they have the expertise and capacity to reach the program goals. Eligible entity applicants must demonstrate a significant partnership between at least one Local Education Agency (LEA) or school district (having one or more high-poverty, Title I eligible school(s)). Applicants must also have at least one community-based organization that is not primarily an entity contracted to provide services to the program.
Deadline Details
Applications were to be submitted by May 26, 2023. A similar deadline is anticipated every 5 years.
Award Details
Title IV-B, 21st CCLC grants are awarded annually in Oregon, contingent upon federal funding, for a 5 year grant cycle. For 2023-2028, a total of $11.4 million is available. Annual renewal is based on individual program compliance with federal statute and program requirements, progress in implementing the program goals and activities, and progress in meeting program quality indicators. Award amounts range from $211,250 to $500,000 per year. We expect to fund between 15 and 25 grants in this competition. Grants will be funded at 100% in years 1-3, then reduced to 90% in year 4, and 80% in year 5.
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