Welcome to The Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant
The Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) initiative is the only federal funding source dedicated exclusively to supporting out-of-school-time programs. In Arizona, 21st CCLC grants help establish and sustain high-quality programs that provide academic enrichment, youth development opportunities, family engagement, and student support services for students attending high-poverty, low-performing schools.
Key Program Elements
Mid-Year Fall Family Engagement Review User Resource Guide
FY26 APR Training April 16 Recording
FY26 APR Training April 14 and 16 Slide Deck
21stCCLC APR Process Data Video Tutorial
FY27 Required Reporting Calendar
FY27 21st CCLC Onsite Monitoring Tool
FY27 Program Collaboration WS and Spring Program Schedule Template
21st CCLC Competitive Grant
21st CCLC Competitive Grant Information
Other Eligible Entities (non-LEA applicants)
Cycle 22 FY27 Application Guidance (Cohort 2)
Cycle 22 FY27 New Application (Cohort 2)
Cycle 22 FY27 OEE - New Application (Cohort 2)
Cycle 22 FY27 Peer Reviewer Notification Letter
Cycle 22 FY27 Grant Application Timeline (Cohort 2)
NTAC Grant Writing Training Session 1 Recording 8/3/26
NTAC Grant Writing Training Session 2 Recording 8/5/26
NTAC Grant Writing Training Session 3 Recording 8/7/26
Bidder's Conference Session 1 Recording 7/30/26
Bidder's Conference Session 2 Recording 8/11/2026
FY27 - Year 1 - Support Series - Session 1 9/10/26
FY27 - Year 1 - Support Series - Session 2 10/15/2026