Kentucky Nita M. Lowey 21st CCLC Grant

Kentucky Nita M. Lowey 21st CCLC Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Kentucky Department of Education
Amount: Up to US $150,000
Last Updated: October 19, 2025

Summary

The Kentucky Nita M. Lowey 21st CCLC Grant aims to support local school districts and community organizations in developing effective out-of-school programs to enhance student achievement and social development. With an award amount of $150,000, this grant focuses on providing academic, artistic, and cultural enrichment for students from high-poverty schools, ensuring they meet state academic standards through engaging and comprehensive programming.

Overview

Kentucky Nita M. Lowey 21st CCLC Grant ​​​​​​​​​The Office of Continuous Improvement and Support is issuing a Request for Application (RFA) for local school districts, community, and faith-based organizations, as well as, other qualifying private and governmental agencies, to design and implement effective out-of-school programs that improve student achievement and social development. The 21st CCLC program provides academic, artistic, and cultural enrichment opportunities for students who attend high-poverty and low-performing schools, to meet the challenging state academic standards. KDE's mission is to partner with districts, schools, families, students, businesses, industries, and communities to provide leadership and support to ensure success for every student. Programs must provide a balance of enrichment opportunities that include active, hands-on engagement, with activities that address the needs of the whole child and help meet local and state academic standards.​ Award Amount:  $150,000.00Matching Funds Requirement: No

Eligibility

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