South Carolina State Funding
21st CCLC
Eligibility
- Local educational agencies, community-based organizations, Indian tribes or tribal organizations, and other public or private entities. Faith-based organizations are also eligible.
Goals
- Provide academic enrichment and tutorial services for students, especially those at low-performing schools.
- Offer a variety of programs such as youth development, arts, physical fitness, career and technical education, financial literacy, and more.
- Engage families in their children’s education, offering opportunities for literacy and educational development.
Application Due Date
- May 5, 2025
Grant Cycle
- August 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026
Grant Award Total Amount
- Up to $200,000 with specific details available in the Request for Proposals (RFP).
Allowable Purchases (Only LEGO Products)
- Yes, LEGO Education solutions (kits and professional development) are allowable purchases, particularly in providing STEM education and related activities.
Program Implementation
- Academic Enrichment: Activities must provide academic enrichment, including tutorial services to help students meet challenging state academic standards, particularly for those at low-performing schools.
- Family Engagement: Engage families of the students served by the community learning centers in meaningful ways, offering opportunities for literacy and related educational development.
- STEM Focus: Emphasis on enhancing STEM education, where LEGO products can be used to support the program's goals.
- Alignment with State Academic Standards: Ensure that the activities and services reinforce and complement the regular academic program of participating students.
Keep in Mind - Tips for this Specific Application
- Participation in the pre-application technical assistance webinar on February 20, 2025, is highly recommended, though not mandatory.
- Ensure your proposal aligns with the grant's goals, especially in terms of academic enrichment and engaging families in education.
- Focus on how LEGO products can enhance STEM education and complement regular academic programs.
- Be clear in your budget narrative and project timeline to demonstrate how your activities will support the goals of the 21st CCLC program.