Subject: RFP for 21st CCLC Competitive Grant Program Released

The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) is pleased to announce the release of grant funds for the Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) program!


 These funds will be awarded to school divisions and eligible community partners to support the development and implementation of high-quality community learning centers designed to enhance student learning, engagement, and overall development. Funding for this program is authorized under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA), as amended.


Eligible Applicants Include:

  • School Divisions

  • Nonprofit Organizations

  • City or County Government Agencies

  • Faith-Based Organizations

  • Institutions of Higher Education

  • For-Profit Organizations



Technical assistance workshops are scheduled as outlined below:

School divisions and eligible organizations interested in attending one of the workshops should submit a registration form no later than Thursday, June 11, 2026.

For more resources, important dates, and to access the application, visit our website. 


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