Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers

After School Programs

The 21st Century Community Learning Centers grant provides funds to Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) and community-based organizations (CBOs). Grantees are awarded a minimum of $50,000 each year for 5 years. The 21st Century Community Learning Centers provide opportunities for academic enrichment during out-of-school time in a community learning center environment. Services reinforce and complement regular academic programs and offer literacy and educational development to students and families.

2023-2024 Grant Competition Results:

MAPS-Fort Belknap: $237,500
St. Regis: $85,500
Boys & Girls Club of Yellowstone County: $112,500
MAPS-Lewis & Clark: $188,667
Greater Gallatin United Way II: $398,586
East Glacier Park Elementary: $72,443
Whitehall Elementary: $220,530
Sweet Grass Technical Institute: $78,480
Anaconda Elementary: $279,267
Bigfork ACES: $105,174
Plains K-12: $115,880
Billings Elementary: $125,000
Families First: $135,000

After School Program Resources

Grants Management

Grant Resources

The University of Montana's Center for Children, Families, and Workforce Development has developed a webpage to help communities find grants, learn grant writing skills, and apply for grants. The Center wants to help Montana communities apply for grants that fit your unique needs and dreams. Visit the University of Montana's Center for Children, Families, and Workforce Development webpage to learn more.

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Handbooks

Federal & State Guidance

Monitoring

Additional Documents

Evaluation & Reporting

State Evaluation

The Office of Public Instruction participate in a yearly program evaluation.

Program Timeline

Cayen AS21

User Access Instructions

State Evaluation

Annual Performance Report (APR)

Surveys

Administration Guide

Professional Development

Professional Development Requirements

The Montana Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Center's grant requires grantees to set aside 5% of the award amount for professional development. Grantees are required to attend 1 state conference and 2 regional trainings every year. Ongoing professional development is strongly encouraged for all staff members. Additional professional development webinars and resources can be found here.