The purpose of this page is to provide prospective grantees a landing area for information that may be useful if interested in becoming a Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Center. Included on this page is information about potential upcoming competitions. Prospective grantees will also find a host of research and resources to begin the process of identifying strategies and best practices in establishing robust 21st CCLC programming.
The competition for ISBE’s FY 2025 Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers grant has concluded and awards have been announced. Interested entities are advised to monitor the
ISBE Funding Opportunities webpage for announcements about future competitions.