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The Iowa Department of Education’s FY26 application cycle for the Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) grant is currently underway. This funding supports the creation and expansion of high-quality out-of-school time programs that provide youth with safe, enriching learning opportunities when school is not in session.
Eligible applicants include schools, community-based organizations, faith-based groups, nonprofits, government agencies, and consortiums serving communities where at least 40 percent of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Applicants may request up to $300,000 per year in a five-year grant cycle, with allowable expenses including staffing, enrichment activities, field trips, food, and other program needs.
For more information on the Nita M. Lowey 21st CCLC grant, visit the Iowa Department of Education website.
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